Looking at the casting of this episode. Sandy Ratcliff and Oscar James were in the original cast of Eastenders. Karl Howman and Nicholas Ball would join the show in later years.
Also Derrick O'Connor and Maurice O'Connell would appear in other Euston shows such as Fox and Widows.
Hazell has to deal with an old face from the past. Someone who damaged his dad's legs and put him in crutches. Keith O'Rourke is a nasty villain, he blames Hazell for putting him inside when he was a copper. Now he wants revenge and Hazell's parents might be in danger.
Hazell also needs to make money in his new venture. He does a bit of debt collecting but a soft hearted guy like Hazell will always fall for a sob story from an old man.
The two stories are a good contrast. There is some gritty violence with the villains and some fun to be had as the old man duck and dives with Hazell.
Also Derrick O'Connor and Maurice O'Connell would appear in other Euston shows such as Fox and Widows.
Hazell has to deal with an old face from the past. Someone who damaged his dad's legs and put him in crutches. Keith O'Rourke is a nasty villain, he blames Hazell for putting him inside when he was a copper. Now he wants revenge and Hazell's parents might be in danger.
Hazell also needs to make money in his new venture. He does a bit of debt collecting but a soft hearted guy like Hazell will always fall for a sob story from an old man.
The two stories are a good contrast. There is some gritty violence with the villains and some fun to be had as the old man duck and dives with Hazell.