Shoestring (1979–1980)

Lighthearted detective series set in the West Country, about Eddie Shoestring, a radio-phone-in detective

Creators:

Robert Banks Stewart, Richard Harris

Stars:

Trevor Eve, Michael Medwin, Doran Godwin

3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Trevor Eve	...	Eddie Shoestring (21 episodes, 1979-1980)
Michael Medwin	...	Don Satchley (21 episodes, 1979-1980)
Doran Godwin	...	Erica Bayliss (21 episodes, 1979-1980)
Liz Crowther	...	Sonia (21 episodes, 1979-1980)

Storyline

Lighthearted detective series set in the West Country, about Eddie Shoestring, a radio-phone-in detective

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Plot Keywords:

detective | radio

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 September 1979 (UK)

Also Known As:

Radioetsivä

Filming Locations:

Royal York Crescent, Clifton, Bristol, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 50 min (21 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Robert Banks Stewart and Richard Harris jointly created Shoestring. The BBC commissioned Harris to write the first episode Shoestring: Private Ear but then rejected his script. Banks Stewart had to re-write the episode and Harris left the programme.

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Connections

Referenced in Top Gear: Episode #7.1 (2005)

User Reviews

Enjoyable - 9/10

I've always loved detective stories and this is one of my favorites. Unfortunately, I don't remember much of it, because I was only about 6 years old when I saw this serial. I still remember the title music, which, later on I found out was the "Songbird" tune... The private-eye (Trevor eve) was perfect for the "not-normal" character, looked and acted the part well. Quite a thrilling thriller, quite and edge of the seat at the same time! I wish they would re-telecast this series once again so that I could refresh my memory... I'd give it a 9/10.