The 17-jewelled Shockproof Swiss-made Bomb

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01F8 And Then Infinity1968011820200106 (BBC7)
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“Well, that's it. Shields. The measure of the opposition. Take a good look at it. That's what you'll be up against. Know your enemy. ?

Teacher Johnny Shields has ideas for romance, but an unexpected meeting sparks a chain of alarming consequences...

Roy Clarke's thriller serial set in the world of highly-organised international smugglers.

Doreen - Sylvia Brayshay

Tadpole - Derrick Gilbert

Muff - Robert Powell

Jean Hogg - Heather Stoney

Alfie - Peter Stephens

Vera - Elizabeth Ashton

Mrs Beckett - Barbara Greenhalgh

Roy Clarke went on to write TV's longest-running TV sitcom, Last of the Summer Wine, plus Open All Hours and Keeping Up Appearances.

Sir Alan Ayckbourn is the author of over 70 plays, including The Norman Conquests trilogy and A Chorus of Disapproval.

Teacher Johnny Shields has ideas for romance but a meeting leads him astray.

Teacher Johnny Shields has romantic notions but an unexpected meeting sparks alarming consequences. Stars Peter Coke. From 1968.

02Light The Blue Touch Paper And Retire1968012220200107 (BBC7)
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After the dramatic death at the airport, Johnny Shields has arrived in Switzerland on his secret mission.

He must now wait for the opposition to make a move...

Roy Clarke's thriller serial set in the world of highly-organised international smugglers.

Doreen - Sylvia Brayshay

Tadpole - Derrick Gilbert

Muff - Robert Powell

Julie - Anne Stallybrass

Bruno - David Mahlowe

Karl - Ben Kingsley

Karen - Cynthia Grenville

Gino - Ronald Harvi

Foster - Michael Stirrup

Theme music composed and played by Trevor Holroyd.

Can teacher Johnny Shields infiltrate the smuggling gang in Switzerland?

Arriving in Switzerland on his secret mission, Johnny Shields must wait for the opposition to make a move. Stars Peter Coke.

03The Minestrone Thickens And Is Stirred1968012520200108 (BBC7)
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Shields has made contact with the Swiss gang through Karen and Bruno, but it's doubtful whether he'll live long enough to make use of it...

Roy Clarke's thriller serial set in the world of highly-organised international smugglers.

Doreen - Sylvia Brayshay

Tadpole - Derrick Gilbert

Muff - Robert Powell

Julie - Anne Stallybrass

Bruno - David Mahlowe

Karl - Ben Kingsley

Karen - Cynthia Grenville

Gino - Ronald Harvi

Foster - Michael Stirrup

Jean Hogg - Heather Stoney

Alfie - Peter Stephens

Theme music composed and played by Trevor Holroyd.

Teacher Johnny Shields finds himself in mortal danger on his mission in Switzerland

Johnny Shields finds himself in mortal danger as he battles to infiltrate the smuggling gang in Switzerland. Stars Peter Coke.

Shields has made contact with the Swiss gang through Karen and Bruno.

04Saraband To A Burning Fuse1968012920200109 (BBC7)
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Johnny Shields and Julie are now on board the St Gothard Express bound for Lugano.

Somehow they have to warn the authorities that Karl is in danger...

Roy Clarke's thriller serial set in the world of highly-organised international smugglers

Muff - Robert Powell

Julie - Anne Stallybrass

Jean Hogg - Heather Stoney

Walter - Ben Kingsley

Theme music composed and played by Trevor Holroyd.

Can Johnny Shields protect those around him from the plans of the smuggling gang?

Johnny Shields and Julie are bound for Lugano, but they need to warn the authorities that Karl's in danger. Stars Peter Coke.

05Smaller Shrinks The Standing Corn1968020120200110 (BBC7)
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Shields meets Marco and collects the plates.

But before he and Julie can get clear of the island, the alarm is raised by one of Bruno's men...

Roy Clarke's thriller serial set in the world of highly-organised international smugglers

Julie - Anne Stallybrass

Slip - Colin Edwynn

Sergeant - Ben Kingsley

Theme music composed and played by Trevor Holroyd.

Can teacher Johnny Shields survive the demands of the smuggling gang?

Taken into the confidence of the smuggling gang, can teacher Johnny Shields survive their dangerous demands? Stars Peter Coke.

06Don't Go Near The Water1966020520200113 (BBC7)
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High up on the mountain road, Johnny Shields has apparently crashed to his death - leaving Julie in the hands of Marco's henchmen...

Gripping conclusion of Roy Clarke's thriller serial set in the world of highly-organised international smugglers.

Julie - Anne Stallybrass

Slip - Colin Edwynn

Alfie - Peter Stephens

Jean Hogg - Heather Stoney

Tadpole - Derrick Gilbert

Foster - Michael Stirrup

Daniels - Robert Powell

Doreen - Sylvia Brayshay

Pete - Ben Kingsley

Theme music composed and played by Trevor Holroyd.

Has Johnny Shields survived the latest attempt by the smugglers to prevent his escape?

Has teacher Johnny Shields survived the latest attempt by the smugglers to prevent his and Julie's escape? Stars Peter Coke.