Late for a Funeral 

Diver Terry Castleford is murdered after finding the skeleton of Luftwaffe pilot Karl Scheringer in his aircraft, which crashed into the sea in World War Two. Karl's parents arrive to ... See full summary »

Director:

Henry Herbert

Writers:

Dennis Spooner (by), Robert Banks Stewart (series created by)

Stars:

John Nettles, Cécile Paoli, Terence Alexander

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
John Nettles	...	Jim Bergerac
Cécile Paoli	...	Francine (as Cecile Paoli)
Terence Alexander	...	Hungerford
James Cossins	...	Tuchel
Gary Watson	...	Bishop
Sean Arnold	...	Crozier
Mela White	...	Diamante Lil
Annette Badland	...	Charlotte
Jonathan Adams	...	Doctor Lejeune
George Mikell	...	Falkenhorst
Jonathan Elsom	...	Sammler
John Gabriel	...	Hans
Ann Tirard	...	Ilse
Leon Eagles	...	Moellendorff
Geoffrey Lumsden	...	Dean

Storyline

Diver Terry Castleford is murdered after finding the skeleton of Luftwaffe pilot Karl Scheringer in his aircraft, which crashed into the sea in World War Two. Karl's parents arrive to collect his remains, followed by two German men whom the mother recognizes and who are extremely keen for Charlie's salvage firm to raise the plane. Club owner Ronnie Bishop and ex-Battle of Britain pilot Tuchel are also interested in it, leading Jim to believe that there was something of great value in the crashed aircraft along with the pilot's corpse.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Did You Know?

Quotes

Hungerford: Matt tells me you have a salvage job you want done in a hurry.
Falkenhorst: And in the greatest confidence.
Hungerford: Well of course. Salvage experts are like doctors and priests. Only they make a lot more money.

User Reviews

Late for a Funeral

Skulduggery below the waves and maybe even some stirrings of the Jaws theme.

Two bodies are found in the sea by Francine as she takes some tourists on a boat trip. Diver Terry Castleford who had his oxygen supply cut and the skeleton of Luftwaffe pilot Karl Scheringer whose aeroplane dived into the sea in World War Two.

Charlie Hungerford is hired by two German for a salvage operation on the plane. Some other people are also interested and have resorted to murder.

Bergerac things that there was something valuable on the plane. The pilot was under the command of someone high up in the Nazi government who was more interested in valuable artefacts.

Another adventure where Charlie and Francine who is Bergerac's girlfriend somehow become involved. At least there was nice adventure in this episode, it showed off the Jersey coastline.

Details

Country:

UK Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 December 1981 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Noirmont Manor, Belcroute Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Seven Network

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 51 min (BBFC entry for UK DVD)

Color:

Color