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Edge of Darkness

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19851985
  • 5h 7m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
3.8K
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Bob Peck in Edge of Darkness (1985)
Edge Of Darkness (Trailer 1)
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  • Crime
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When his daughter Emma is murdered, cop Craven discovers that she was in a GAIA group of activists occupied with exposing Northmoor nuclear waste storage facility for illegal activities.When his daughter Emma is murdered, cop Craven discovers that she was in a GAIA group of activists occupied with exposing Northmoor nuclear waste storage facility for illegal activities.When his daughter Emma is murdered, cop Craven discovers that she was in a GAIA group of activists occupied with exposing Northmoor nuclear waste storage facility for illegal activities.

IMDb RATING
8.4/10
3.8K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,604
1,981
  • Stars
    • Bob Peck
    • Joe Don Baker
    • Charles Kay
Top credits
  • Stars
    • Bob Peck
    • Joe Don Baker
    • Charles Kay
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 61User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    • Won 6 BAFTA Awards
      • 7 wins & 5 nominations total

    Episodes6

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    1 Season
    1985

    Videos2

    Edge Of Darkness (Trailer 1)
    Trailer 1:06
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    Trailer 1:45
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    Edge of Darkness (1985)
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    Joanne Whalley and Bob Peck in Edge of Darkness (1985)
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    Bob Peck
    Bob Peck
    • Ronald Cravenas Ronald Craven
    6 episodes6 eps • 1985
    Joe Don Baker
    Joe Don Baker
    • Darius Jedburghas Darius Jedburgh
    6 episodes6 eps • 1985
    Charles Kay
    Charles Kay
    • Pendletonas Pendleton
    6 episodes6 eps • 1985
    Ian McNeice
    Ian McNeice
    • Harcourtas Harcourt
    5 episodes5 eps • 1985
    Joanne Whalley
    Joanne Whalley
    • Emma Cravenas Emma Craven
    5 episodes5 eps • 1985
    Hugh Fraser
    Hugh Fraser
    • Bennettas Bennett
    4 episodes4 eps • 1985
    John Woodvine
    John Woodvine
    • Rossas Ross
    4 episodes4 eps • 1985
    Jack Watson
    Jack Watson
    • James Godboltas James Godbolt
    4 episodes4 eps • 1985
    Allan Cuthbertson
    Allan Cuthbertson
    • Chilwellas Chilwell
    4 episodes4 eps • 1985
    Kenneth Nelson
    Kenneth Nelson
    • Groganas Grogan
    3 episodes3 eps • 1985
    David Fleeshman
    David Fleeshman
    • Jonesas Jones
    3 episodes3 eps • 1985
    Zoë Wanamaker
    Zoë Wanamaker
    • Clemmyas Clemmy…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1985
    Bill Stewart
    Bill Stewart
    • Dingleas Dingle
    3 episodes3 eps • 1985
    T.R. Bowen
    • Childsas Childs
    3 episodes3 eps • 1985
    Imogen Staley
    • Young Emmaas Young Emma
    3 episodes3 eps • 1985
    Sean Caffrey
    Sean Caffrey
    • McCroonas McCroon
    3 episodes3 eps • 1985
    Paul Humpoletz
    • Elhamas Elham
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985
    Sarah Martin
    • Polly Pelhamas Polly Pelham
    2 episodes2 eps • 1985
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    Storyline

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    The mysterious murder of an environmental activist leads her straight-laced father, an Inspector of the local police force, through a haunting revelation of the murkiness of the British Nuclear Policy of the eighties. —Bryn Coope <bryncoop@eden.com>
    • nuclear power plant
    • police officer
    • 1980s
    • police
    • detective
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      • The cult 80s eco-thriller starring Bob Peck and Joanne Whalley.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Joe Don Baker was so impressed by the script he agreed to a reduced fee to be in the series.
    • Quotes

      Ronald Craven: [referring to Darius Jedburgh] . A man of few words.

      Clemmy: When he's sober.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Greatest: 100 Greatest TV Characters (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Edge of Darkness
      Eric Clapton

    User reviews61

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    TV can be Good
    While you could make a good argument that TV doesn't have much to offer as a medium, this mini series stands as a blazing example to the contrary.

    I doubt if this story would of worked as a movie. The suspense is slowly built per episode. Nothing blatant. Lots inferred. Brilliant writing. Superb acting. Haunting. Funny. Disturbing. The story is probably as relevant now (2005) as it was back in '85.

    The music score alone makes it worth adding to your DVD collection. Michael Karmen and Eric Clapton work magic on the score. (A poor copy following in Lethal Weapon 3).

    When it's over your heart won't sing; you probably won't have a smile on your face. Maybe a tear on the cheek? However, you'll be glad you watched it and rave about it later.

    It's a moving, gripping piece of work.
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    • steve_heaton
    • Sep 9, 2005

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    • Release date
      • August 4, 1986 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Plutonium-Affäre
    • Filming locations
      • North Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Lionheart Television International
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      5 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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