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Shoestring

Eddie Shoestring, a radio-phone-in detective, navigates lighthearted mysteries in the West Country.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Private Ear

1. Private Ear

Aired: Sep 30, 1979

The private detective, Eddie, embarks on a thrilling investigation to unravel...

Episode 2 Knock for Knock

2. Knock for Knock

Aired: Oct 7, 1979

Eddie, Radio West's new "Private Ear," begins his first investigation as a pr...

Episode 3 Higher Ground

3. Higher Ground

Aired: Oct 14, 1979

Vicious pranks wreak havoc at a prestigious boarding school, spreading fear a...

Episode 4 An Uncertain Circle

4. An Uncertain Circle

Aired: Oct 21, 1979

A pilot goes missing at a seaside caravan resort, and Eddie's investigation u...

Episode 5 Listen to Me

5. Listen to Me

Aired: Oct 28, 1979

Mel Shepherd's desperation boils over as she takes a drastic and dangerous le...

Episode 7 The Link-Up

7. The Link-Up

Aired: Nov 10, 1979

Eddie uncovers the complex web of secrets surrounding Jackie Craig, whose hus...

Episode 8 Stamp Duty

8. Stamp Duty

Aired: Nov 17, 1979

Eddie investigates a puzzling murder case involving a stamp collector who was...

Episode 9 Find the Lady

9. Find the Lady

Aired: Dec 1, 1979

The rock singer hires Eddie to probe the murder of her bassist's girlfriend, ...

Episode 10 The Partnership

10. The Partnership

Aired: Dec 8, 1979

A mysterious young man starts to harass travel agent Jenny Kelson, prompting ...

Episode 11 I'm a Believer

11. I'm a Believer

Aired: Dec 11, 1979

Eddie joins forces with Maddy's mother to uncover the Starshiners cult's hidd...

Info about Shoestring

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Drama