The Three Hostages
1952•30m
Drama
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.
Production
BBC
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
June 21, 1952
Last Aired
July 26, 1952
Networks
BBC Television
Created By
C.A. Lejeune
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Thursday Club
Air date: 1952-06-21
E2
The Blind Spinner
Air date: 1952-06-28
E3
Kharama
Air date: 1952-07-05
E4
The Midnight's Sun
Air date: 1952-07-12
E5
The Fields of Eden
Air date: 1952-07-19
E6
The First of June
Air date: 1952-07-26
Cast
Patrick Barr
Sir Richard Hannay
John Laurie
Insp. MacGillivray
Jill Melford
Adela Victor
Carla Lehmann
Olga Dickie
Danny Green
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