In the Smoke (10 Aug. 1997)

The Crabbes holiday in London in a flat owned by ex-policeman Nick Spencer whilst he is in America on business. However Margaret finds his packed suitcase under the bed and hears an ... See full summary »

Director:

David Innes Edwards

Writers:

Andrew Payne (creator), Andrew Payne

Stars:

Richard Griffiths, Maggie Steed, Nicholas Lamont

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Richard Griffiths	...	Henry Crabbe
Maggie Steed	...	Margaret Crabbe
Nicholas Lamont	...	Gary Palmer
Marsha Thomason	...	Sally
Denis Lawson	...	Nick Spencer
Miranda Pleasence	...	Sarah Spencer
Benedict Sandiford	...	Kevin
Nicola Walker	...	Carol
Michael Attwell	...	Michael
Anthony Trent	...	Ken Purley
Jessica James	...	Mrs. Hyde
Anthony Green	...	Club Barman
Rebecca Wheatley	...	Singer
Terence Conran	...	Himself (as Sir Terence Conran)

Storyline

The Crabbes holiday in London in a flat owned by ex-policeman Nick Spencer whilst he is in America on business. However Margaret finds his packed suitcase under the bed and hears an answer-machine message from his daughter warning that her violent ex-con boyfriend Danny is on his way to see him. Henry discovers Nick in hiding whilst Margaret discovers Danny's corpse in the dust-bin, killed in self-defence by Nick. Henry's loyalty is put to the test, as is the patience of Sally and Gary when the agency staff turn out to be a quarrelsome married couple.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 August 1997 (UK)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 50 min (DVD)

Color:

Color

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Soundtracks

"Closing title theme"
Sung by Rebecca Wheatley

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