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The 39 Steps

Drama based on John Buchan's novel, starring Rupert Penry-Jones. When an undercover British spy is killed, a man finds himself caught up in a deadly conspiracy.

Drama based on John Buchan's classic novel, set in the lead-up to the First World War. When an undercover British spy is killed in his flat, a man finds himself accused of murder and caught up in a deadly conspiracy which threatens not only his life, but the safety of the nation.

Pursued by spies and the police, he reluctantly joins forces with a feisty suffragette as he attempts to uncover the truth and save Great Britain from invasion.

1 hour, 26 minutes

Last on

Fri 9 Jul 202102:35
BBC Four

Credits

Richard HannayRupert Penry-Jones
Victoria SinclairLydia Leonard
Sir George SinclairDavid Haig
Professor FisherPatrick Malahide
Harry SinclairPatrick Kennedy
ScudderEddie Marsan
Captain KellAlex Jennings
Vicar/WakehamSteven Elder
AckermanWerner Daehn
EngelPeter Stark
London ConstableDel Synnott
Concierge at ClubJames Bryce
Waiter at ClubStewart Preston
Town Hall PolicemanSean Kane
LandladyKathryn Howden
ProducerLynn Horsford
DirectorJames Hawes

Broadcasts

  • Sun 28 Dec 200820:00
    BBC HD & BBC One
  • Sat 3 Jan 200901:40
    BBC One except Scotland
  • Sun 11 Jan 200922:00
    BBC HD
  • Sat 14 Feb 200921:00
    BBC HD
  • Sat 23 May 200921:20
    BBC HD
  • Wed 26 Aug 200920:30
    BBC One
  • Sat 2 Jan 201021:00
    BBC HD
  • Sun 4 Jul 201021:05
    BBC HD
  • Mon 16 Aug 201023:30
    BBC HD
  • Christmas Day 201000:55
    BBC HD
  • Boxing Day 201118:00
    BBC HD
  • Fri 17 Aug 201223:30
    BBC HD
  • Christmas Day 201218:05
    BBC HD
  • Thu 8 Jul 202120:00
    BBC Four
  • Fri 9 Jul 202102:35
    BBC Four