The Firebug (28 Nov. 1964)
"Gideon's Way" The Firebug (original title)

Fires are being set at random in south London, all in abandoned properties, until one kills some squatters,and C.I.D. looks into it. The arsonist is a quiet, seemingly normal man who's gone psycho after a fire killed his loved ones.

Director:

Roy Ward Baker

Writers:

David Chandler, David T. Chantler,

Stars:

John Gregson, Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson

Cast

Episode credited cast:
John Gregson	...	Commander George Gideon
Alexander Davion	...	Det. Chief Insp. David Keen
Daphne Anderson	...	Kate Gideon
George Cole	...	Bishop
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Hilda Barry	...	Mrs. Critchley
Joby Blanshard	...	Bill White
Martin Boddey	...	Chief Officer Carmichael
Edward Dentith	...	Det. Insp. Dillon
Avril Elgar	...	Mrs. Tennison
Richard James	...	Matthew Gideon
Peter Reeves	...	Scooter Salesman
Aubrey Richards	...	Det. Sgt. Steve Brady
Ian Rossiter	...	Det. Chief Supt. Joe Bell
Giles Watling	...	Malcolm Gideon
Norman Wynne	...	Mr. Gilliat

Storyline

Fires are being set at random in south London, all in abandoned properties, until one kills some squatters,and C.I.D. looks into it. The arsonist is a quiet, seemingly normal man who's gone psycho after a fire killed his loved ones.

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Plot Keywords:

bicycle rider | doll

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 November 1964 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

New World Productions, Incorporated Television Company (ITC)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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