The Man in Room 17 1965
What is The Man in Room 17?
The Man in Room 17 is a television series first released in 1965. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1965
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 11, 1965
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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The Man in Room 17 is a television series first released in 1965. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 2 seasons and 26 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A former wartime agent solves difficult police cases from his office.”
- features unique locked-room style investigations relying entirely on theory
- involves writer and producer Robin Chapman
- characters never leave their office to resolve cases
- limited availability of detailed modern records
Watch it if you enjoy classic British crime and drama television series from the 1960s.
The series focuses on crime and drama investigations suitable for general audiences.
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What is The Man in Room 17?
It is a British television series that ran for two seasons in the mid-1960s.
Who produced the series?
It was produced by the Northern ITV franchise, Granada Television.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Edwin Oldenshaw, a former wartime agent-turned-criminologist.
How does the main character solve cases?
He solves difficult police cases through theory and discussions with his assistants.
What is the novelty of the show?
The detectives never need to leave their office in order to resolve cases.
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