The Desperate People (Season 1)

Famous photographer Larry Martin receives a visit from his brother Philip, on leave from military service in West Germany. Philip is trying to find the wife of a deceased friend and his search takes him to Dublin. Sometime later, Larry learns that Philip never went to Dublin, but instead has disappeared.

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    Part 1 (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1963-02-24

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Philip briefly returns to his brother Larry from the Army, with a story about needing to head to Ireland, but instead stays in a hotel, where tragedy awaits.

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    Part 2 (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1963-03-03

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Larry is convinced his brother's death wasn't suicide, and, with another close death, takes matters into his own hands.

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    Part 3 (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1963-03-10

    Runtime: 24 min

    Overview: Larry is questioned by Hyde as his prints are found on the knife. Larry and Ruth visit a nightclub and find a familiar looking couple.

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    Part 4 (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1963-03-17

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Larry talks with the couple in the strange photo, and discovers his brother was in possession of a vast sum of cash.

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    Part 5 (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1963-03-24

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Larry must think on his feet to deal with an armed assailant, and also has to make a decision about a parcel intended for his brother.

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    Part 6 (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1963-03-31

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Larry is placed in real danger, as efforts to get hold of the key he'd copied are stepped up.

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