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The Desperate People

7.519631 seasonTV SeriesMysteryDrama

Famous photographer Larry Martin receives a visit from his brother Philip, on leave from military service in West Germany. Philip is trying to find the wife of a deceased friend and his search takes him to Dublin. Sometime later, Larry…

DirectorAlan Bromly
WriterFrancis Durbridge

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Feb 24, 1963
E2
Part 2
Mar 3, 1963
E3
Part 3
Mar 10, 1963
E4
Part 4
Mar 17, 1963
E5
Part 5
Mar 24, 1963
E6
Part 6
Mar 31, 1963

Cast · Directed by Alan Bromly

DQDenis Quilley
Denis Quilley
Larry Martin
HCHugh Cross
Hugh Cross
Detective Inspector Hyde
RL
Renny Lister
Ruth Sanders

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How many seasons are in The Desperate People?

The Desperate People has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 1963.

Are all episodes of The Desperate People out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Desperate People are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Desperate People?

No — The Desperate People ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.