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The Venturers

TV·1975–1975·1 season, 10 episodes·BBC One·Drama·50m·Created by Donald Bull

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The Venturers is a 1975 British television programme created by Donald Bull. It originated as an edition of Drama Playhouse in 1972 before being commissioned as an ongoing series. The one series–comprised of ten episodes–takes place in the high-pressure world of Prince's Merchant Bank and deals with the intricacies of high finance amongst its millionaire clients.

Cast

Geoffrey KeenGeoffrey KeenGerald LangDavid BuckDavid BuckTom Prince
James Kerry
James KerryDavid Ayrton
Karin MacCarthy
Karin MacCarthyDorothy AyrtonHugh ManningHugh ManningFreddie PanderCyril LuckhamCyril LuckhamLord KilvernWilliam SquireWilliam SquireSir George Fielding

Episodes by season

Season0110Episodes1975Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Money Isn't EverythingJanuary 7, 1975—
  2. S01E02Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?January 14, 1975—
  3. S01E03The Rich LunchJanuary 21, 1975—
  4. S01E04Gilt EdgedJanuary 28, 1975—
  5. S01E05The HoneypotFebruary 5, 1975—
  6. S01E06Gentleman's AgreementFebruary 12, 1975—
  7. S01E07The LeakFebruary 19, 1975—
  8. S01E08The CannibalsFebruary 26, 1975—
  9. S01E09Sentimental JourneyMarch 4, 1975—
  10. S01E10Dangerous and the Lonely HeartsMarch 11, 1975—

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