Raffles 1977
“The adventures of a gentleman thief in Victorian England”
What is Raffles?
Raffles is a television series first released in 1977. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 25, 1977
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime
- Updated
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Raffles is a television series first released in 1977. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 13 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A cricketer‑turned‑gentleman thief robs the rich in Victorian London.”
- Faithful adaptations of Hornung’s stories
- Stylish Victorian London setting
- Charm of the thief‑and‑sidekick duo
- Occasional merging of two stories into one episode
Watch it if you enjoy witty period crime with a charismatic thief and his loyal friend.
The series balances light‑hearted crime with a genteel Victorian tone, suitable for general audiences.
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What is the premise of Raffles?
It follows gentleman thief A. J. Raffles, a celebrated cricketer, and his friend Bunny Manders as they steal from the wealthy in Victorian‑era London while evading Inspector Mackenzie.
Who created the television adaptation?
The series was produced by Yorkshire Television and written by Philip Mackie, adapting Ernest William Hornung’s stories.
When was the series released?
Raffles aired in 1977.
What is the tone of the show?
It combines comedy and crime, presenting light‑hearted heists in a period setting.
Are the episodes faithful to the original stories?
Most episodes closely follow the original tales, though some combine two stories into a single episode.
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