6.3· 1959
Thriller · Mystery
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In London, a diplomat accidentally becomes involved in the death of a British agent who's after a spy ring that covets British military secrets.
The 39 Steps
6.31959
Bill Simpson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 11, 1931 · Ayr, Scotland, UK
- Died
- December 21, 1986
- Credits
- 3 films · 4 series
Ayrshire born actor who became a household name for British audiences in the 1960s for his performance in the title role of Dr Finlay's Casebook.
Known For
7.1· 1979
Drama
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David McCallum stars as the rebellious Alan Breck Stewart, and this ambitious serial (a co-production between HTV and Germany's Tele-Munchen) also features a host of British character actors, including Bill Simpson, Patrick Allen, Andrew Keir, Patrick Magee and Frank Windsor. When young David Balfour arrives at his uncle's bleak Scottish house to claim his inheritance, his relative tries to murder him then has him shipped off to be sold as a slave in the colonies. Luckily for the lad, he strikes up a friendship with Alan Breck Stewart, who is on the run after Bonnie Prince Charlie's defeat at Culloden. When a ship's captain tries to kill Breck for his money, the two manage to get to land and set out for Edinburgh, dodging the ruthless Redcoats along the way.
Kidnapped
7.11979
7.0· 1978
Action & Adventure
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Follow the swashbuckling exploits of Simon Templar, a modern-day Robin Hood of sorts.
Return of the Saint
7.01978
6.7· 1962
Comedy · Drama
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Dr Finlay's Casebook is a BBC television series that was broadcast from 1962 until 1971. Based on A. J. Cronin's novella Country Doctor, the storylines centred on a general medical practice in the fictional Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s.
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
6.71962
8.0· 1968
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A mostly live weekly entertainment show starring Cilla Black and her special guests.
Cilla
8.01968
Movies
- 6.3· 1959
Thriller · Mystery
Age rating: Age rating…In London, a diplomat accidentally becomes involved in the death of a British agent who's after a spy ring that covets British military secrets.
The 39 Steps
6.31959
7.0· 1987Drama · Crime
Age rating: Age rating…Set in the bleak backdrop of Edinburgh a low level drug dealer strives for making a living and surviving the natural elements of such an environment day to day.
Shoot for the Sun
7.01987
NR· 1973Comedy
Age rating: Age rating…"Preacherman" Amos T. Huxley meets his match in five-time widow Alzena Suggs.
TV Shows
- Series7.1· 1979
Drama
Age rating: Age rating…David McCallum stars as the rebellious Alan Breck Stewart, and this ambitious serial (a co-production between HTV and Germany's Tele-Munchen) also features a host of British character actors, including Bill Simpson, Patrick Allen, Andrew Keir, Patrick Magee and Frank Windsor. When young David Balfour arrives at his uncle's bleak Scottish house to claim his inheritance, his relative tries to murder him then has him shipped off to be sold as a slave in the colonies. Luckily for the lad, he strikes up a friendship with Alan Breck Stewart, who is on the run after Bonnie Prince Charlie's defeat at Culloden. When a ship's captain tries to kill Breck for his money, the two manage to get to land and set out for Edinburgh, dodging the ruthless Redcoats along the way.
Kidnapped
7.11979
- Series7.0· 1978
Action & Adventure
Age rating: Age rating…Follow the swashbuckling exploits of Simon Templar, a modern-day Robin Hood of sorts.
Return of the Saint
7.01978
- Series6.7· 1962
Comedy · Drama
Age rating: Age rating…Dr Finlay's Casebook is a BBC television series that was broadcast from 1962 until 1971. Based on A. J. Cronin's novella Country Doctor, the storylines centred on a general medical practice in the fictional Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s.
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
6.71962
- Series8.0· 1968Age rating: Age rating…
A mostly live weekly entertainment show starring Cilla Black and her special guests.
Cilla
8.01968