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The Three Hostages

1952 Drama 1 season

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Former spy Richard Hannay is drawn out of retirement to stop a criminal conspiracy involving hypnotism and blackmail. A sinister organisation kidnaps the children of prominent figures to manipulate global affairs, forcing Hannay to confront the deviously charismatic Dominick Medina in a battle of wits and psychological warfare.

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  • Former spy Richard Hannay is drawn out of retirement to stop a criminal conspiracy involving hypnotism and blackmail. A sinister organisation kidnaps the children of prominent figures to manipulate global affairs, forcing Hannay to confront the deviously charismatic Dominick Medina in a battle of wits and psychological warfare.

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Cast and details

  • Patrick BarrSir Richard Hannay
  • John LaurieInsp. MacGillivray
  • Jill MelfordAdela Victor
  • Carla Lehmann
  • Olga Dickie
  • Danny Green
Created by
C.A. Lejeune
Network
BBC Television
First aired
Jun 21, 1952
Latest episode
Jul 26, 1952

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