S1·E8 Stamp Duty
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 8
- Air Date
- November 18, 1979
- Director
- Martyn Friend
- Writer
- John Kruse
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Stamp dealer Joss Hargreaves collapses and dies whilst being bundled into a car by heavies working for Strickland, a corrupt businessman whom Eddie is trying to expose. Milkman Andy Stapleton witnesses everything but is spotted and goes on the run, having told Eddie. Knowing Andy's reputation as a liar when they were psychiatric patients together, Eddie is unconvinced until he himself is attacked and thrown from a car. Having discovered Hargreaves' double life and his connection with Strickland, Eddie sets a trap.
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When did Season 1 Episode 8 of Shoestring air?
Season 1, Episode 8 ('Stamp Duty') originally aired on November 18, 1979.
How long is Season 1 Episode 8 ('Stamp Duty')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Shoestring.
What happens in Shoestring Season 1 Episode 8?
Stamp dealer Joss Hargreaves collapses and dies whilst being bundled into a car by heavies working for Strickland, a corrupt businessman whom Eddie is trying to expose. Milkman Andy Stapleton witnesses everything but is spotted and goes on the run, having told Eddie. Knowing Andy's reputation as a l...
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