The Man in Room 17

The Man in Room 17 (1965-1966)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime

Room 17 is the secret centre of operations for the Department of Special Research, a unit set up to study the criminal mind and handle cases that have baffled the police and security services. Answerable only to the Prime Minister, the men in Room 17 pull the strings that make the undercover world dance, without even leaving the confines of their Whitehall office.

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Scheduleevery Friday (55 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E13Never Fall Downjuil. 1, 1966
S02E12Saints Are Safer Deadjuin 24, 1966
S02E11The Standardjuin 17, 1966
S02E10Lady Luck's No Gentlemanjuin 10, 1966
S02E09Undue Influencejuin 3, 1966
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Man in Room 17' premiere?

'The Man in Room 17' premiered on September 28, 1965.

Who created 'The Man in Room 17'?

'The Man in Room 17' was created by Robin Chapman.

What was the main plot of 'The Man in Room 17'?

'The Man in Room 17' followed the cases of a pair of investigators who solved difficult crimes using their knowledge and wit.

Who were the main lead actors in 'The Man in Room 17'?

The main lead actors in 'The Man in Room 17' were Richard Vernon and Denholm Elliott.

How many episodes were there in 'The Man in Room 17'?

There were a total of 29 episodes in 'The Man in Room 17'.

What was the shooting location for 'The Man in Room 17'?

'The Man in Room 17' was primarily shot in London, England.

What is the highest-rated episode of 'The Man in Room 17'?

Information about the ratings of individual episodes of 'The Man in Room 17' is not available on the source mentioned in the instructions.

What was the critical reception of 'The Man in Room 17'?

Information about the critical reception of 'The Man in Room 17' is not available on the source mentioned in the instructions.

How was 'The Man in Room 17' different from other detective shows?

'The Man in Room 17' was different from other detective shows because it focused on the mental processes rather than the physical work of solving mysteries.

How long did each episode of 'The Man in Room 17' run for?

Each episode of 'The Man in Room 17' ran for approximately 50 minutes.

What was the theme music for 'The Man in Room 17'?

The theme music for 'The Man in Room 17' was composed by Edwin Astley.

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