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Mindhorn

A has-been actor, once the lead in popular TV detective series Mindhorn in the 80s, is called on to re-enact his most famous role for a police sting.

Has-been actor Richard Thorncroft, once the lead in popular TV detective series Mindhorn, filmed on the Isle of Man in the 80s, is called back to the island to re-enact his most famous role for a police sting. A killer is on the loose and will only speak to Mindhorn himself or he threatens to strike again.

1 hour, 20 minutes

Last on

Fri 19 Sep 202521:50
BBC Three

Credits

DirectorSean Foley
Richard Thorncroft/Bruce MindhornJulian Barratt
Patricia DevilleEssie Davis
DS Elena BainesAndrea Riseborough
Paul MellyRussell Tovey
PC GreenRobin Morrissey
Jeffrey MoncriefRichard McCabe
Chief Inspector Derek NewsomeDavid Schofield
Clive ParnevikSimon Farnaby
WriterJulian Barratt
WriterSimon Farnaby

Broadcasts

  • Sun 22 Mar 202022:45
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Mon 23 Mar 202000:15
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Tue 29 Dec 202001:45
    BBC One
  • Sat 6 Mar 202123:25
    BBC Two
  • Sun 8 May 202200:10
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Sun 8 May 202200:55
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Mon 15 May 202300:05
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Sun 19 May 202401:35
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Sun 14 Sep 202500:45
    BBC One except HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Fri 19 Sep 202521:50
    BBC Three

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