The Tennis Racket (29 Nov. 1985)

When temperamental tennis star Rory O'Brien comes to play in Charlie's charity match,accompanied by manager McKennon and brother Frankie,Frankie asks Jim to give Rory police protection,... See full summary »

Director:

Les Chatfield

Writers:

Terry James (by), Robert Banks Stewart (series created by)

Stars:

John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Constance Chapman

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
John Nettles	...	Jim Bergerac
Terence Alexander	...	Hungerford
Constance Chapman	...	Kate Fordham
Reece Dinsdale	...	Rory O'Brien
Jonathan Moore	...	Frank O'Brien
Louise Jameson	...	Susan Young
Deborah Grant	...	Deborah
Andrew Burt	...	John McKennan
Sean Arnold	...	Crozier
Mela White	...	Diamante Lil
Michael Lees	...	Gerald Green
Jonathan Stratt	...	Monty
Ian Sharp	...	Haskins
Robert Farrant	...	Baldwin
James Mansfield	...	Reporter

Storyline

When temperamental tennis star Rory O'Brien comes to play in Charlie's charity match,accompanied by manager McKennon and brother Frankie,Frankie asks Jim to give Rory police protection,shortly after which Rory is the victim of a hit-and-run. On the face of it somebody seems determined to stop him from taking part in the match but why are two shadowy men interested in a tennis racket Rory gave to Deborah and how is a sweet old lady whose mother was a tennis champion innocently involved? Jim must find out.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 November 1985 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Seven Network Australia

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Frank O'Brien gains entry to his younger brother Rory's hotel room as the chambermaid recognized Frank as Rory's older brother. In fact, the actor who plays Rory, Reece Dinsdale, was born more than four years before the actor who plays Frank, Jonathan Moore.

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