Charles Endell Esquire
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Charles Endell Esquire was a spin-off
drama from Budgie (TV series)
, with the role of Endell continuing to be played by Iain Cuthbertson
. Due to an ITV technicians' strike which took the network completely off the air for three months, the first two episodes were broadcast in 1979 and the remaining episodes were not aired until May 1980. Only six episodes were made.
. The show starts with Charlie Endell returning to his native Glasgow
after serving seven years (with three off for good behaviour). He plans to re-establish himself in Glasgow after his former business empire in London was broken up by the vice squad.
Back in Glasgow, he visits his solicitor, Archibald Telfer, to acquire his "rainy day" cash. Archibald Telfer apparently dies and the money disappears, but Charlie is convinced that the death has been faked.
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
drama from Budgie (TV series)
Budgie (TV series)
Budgie was a popular British television series starring former popstar Adam Faith which was produced by ITV company London Weekend Television and broadcast on the ITV network between 1971 and 1972....
, with the role of Endell continuing to be played by Iain Cuthbertson
Iain Cuthbertson
Iain Cuthbertson was a Scottish character actor. At 6' 4", he was known for his tall imposing build and also his distinctive "gravelly" heavily accented voice.-Early life:...
. Due to an ITV technicians' strike which took the network completely off the air for three months, the first two episodes were broadcast in 1979 and the remaining episodes were not aired until May 1980. Only six episodes were made.
Plot
Charles Endell was sent to prison for ten years in the last episode of Budgie (TV series)Budgie (TV series)
Budgie was a popular British television series starring former popstar Adam Faith which was produced by ITV company London Weekend Television and broadcast on the ITV network between 1971 and 1972....
. The show starts with Charlie Endell returning to his native Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
after serving seven years (with three off for good behaviour). He plans to re-establish himself in Glasgow after his former business empire in London was broken up by the vice squad.
Back in Glasgow, he visits his solicitor, Archibald Telfer, to acquire his "rainy day" cash. Archibald Telfer apparently dies and the money disappears, but Charlie is convinced that the death has been faked.
Episode list
- 1: Glasgow Belongs To Me
- 2: As One Door Closes Another Slams in Your Face
- 3: Slaughter on Piano Street
- 4: The Moon Shines Bright on Charlie Endell.
- 5: Stuff Me a Flamingo
- 6: If You Can't Join 'Em, Beat 'Em
Cast
- Charles Endell Esq - Ian Cuthbertson
- Hamish McIntyre Jr - Tony Osoba
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