Hannay

Hannay is a 1988 spin-off prequel series to the 1978 film adaptation of John Buchan's novel The Thirty-Nine Steps which stars Robert Powell as Richard Hannay, a role which he reprises in the series, an Edwardian mining engineer from Rhodesia of Scottish origin. It features his adventures in pre-World War I Great Britain. These stories had little in common with Buchan's novels about the character, although some names are taken from his other novels.

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Seasons

1. The Fellowship of the Black Stone

Air Date: 1988-01-06

After nearly thirty years in southern Africa, Richard Hannay has achieved recognition as an officer in military intelligence, a mining engineer, and a successful prospector. Now he returns to Britain seeking a bride, a home and a quiet life. But Europe is a cauldron of political intrigue and, amongst the old Empires, a new power is rapidly making its way—a power that resents Britain's mastery of the waves: Imperial Germany. Represented in London by the cunning and ruthless Count Von Schwabing, Germany is intent on causing trouble however and wherever she can—and Hannay attracts trouble as a magnet attracts iron filings!

2. A Point of Honour

Air Date: 1988-01-13

A chance encounter with Lady Madrigal Fitzjames on a train leads Hannay into a strange weekend of mistaken identity and danger.

3. Voyage Into Fear

Air Date: 1988-01-20

The governments of Great Britain and Imperial Germany race to arm themselves with modern battleships, but von Schwabing has a plan to ensure that his country is victorious.

4. Death with Due Notice

Air Date: 1988-01-27

A quiet break in the country turns into a weekend of murder when Hannay and old friend Reggie Armitage discover they're targets for a demented killer.

5. Act of Riot

Air Date: 1988-02-03

Hannay returns to Scotland to visit the village where he was born, but his arrival quickly brings him into dangerous conflict with the local inhabitants.

6. The Hazard of the Die

Air Date: 1988-02-10

When Hannay saves the life of a desperate young woman, he little realises how quickly this act of bravery will bring him face-to-face with von Schwabing.

1. Coup de Grace

Air Date: 1989-01-31

When Hannay meets the beautiful Sybil Verney at a race meeting, he cannot foresee the web of lies and tragedy in which he will quickly become ensnared.

2. The Terrors of the Earth

Air Date: 1989-02-07

As tension mounts in Europe, the British government prepares antidotes to possible germ warfare, and Hannay finds himself at the centre of a demonic plot to steal them.

3. Double Jeopardy

Air Date: 1989-02-14

When Hannay is entrusted with the safekeeping of a dozen diamonds, he underestimates the danger and distress they will bring.

4. The Good Samaritan

Air Date: 1989-02-21

The pleasures of travelling on the Trans-European Express from Venice are relished by celebrities, diplomats and vacationers alike, but for Hannay, the journey proves to be a nightmare.

5. That Rough Music

Air Date: 1989-02-28

On the death of his friend, Pelham Swinburne, Hannay inherits a walking-stick, field glasses and the lighthouse on a Fenland marsh .... but what is he to make of them all?

6. The Confidence Man

Air Date: 1989-03-07

When an East-End gang demand protection money for Sal Alford's music-hall, she turns to Hannay for help.

7. The Bells of Shoreditch

Air Date: 1989-03-14

When his goddaughter is jilted on her wedding day, Hannay finds himself searching for not just a missing bridegroom but also a shipment of gold.

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Rating

5.0/10

Release Date

1988-01-06

Episodes

13 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Robert Powell

Richard Hannay

Production Companies

Thames Television