Traffik

Traffik (1989)

EndedScripted showDrama

Award-winning drama series about the international heroin trade - a frank and compelling chronicle of the drug's clandestine journey from the fields of Pakistan to the streets of the UK

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 6
Season 1Episode 660 min

Episode 6

In the final episode, Fazal is in prison, Ulli believes he has uncovered Helen's smuggling route and Jack returns from Pakistan to discover that Caroline has disappeared

Jul 17, 1989

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Episode 6Jul 17, 1989
S01E05Episode 5Jul 10, 1989
S01E04Episode 4Jul 3, 1989
S01E03Episode 3Jun 26, 1989
S01E02Episode 2Jun 23, 1989
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Traffik' premiere?

'Traffik' premiered on January 16, 1989.

Who created 'Traffik'?

'Traffik' was created by Simon Moore.

What genre is 'Traffik'?

'Traffik' is a crime drama.

Who stars in 'Traffik'?

'Traffik' stars Bill Paterson, Lindsay Duncan, and Julia Ormond.

What is the premise of 'Traffik'?

'Traffik' follows the illegal trade of drugs, weapons, and human beings across the world.

Where was 'Traffik' filmed?

'Traffik' was filmed in various locations across Europe and Asia.

How many episodes does 'Traffik' have?

'Traffik' has six episodes.

Was 'Traffik' based on a true story?

'Traffik' was not based on a true story but was inspired by actual events and research.

Who directed 'Traffik'?

'Traffik' was directed by Alastair Reid.

What awards did 'Traffik' receive?

'Traffik' won the BAFTA Award for Best Drama Series in 1990.

How was the reception of 'Traffik'?

'Traffik' received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of the global drug and human trafficking problems.

Which network aired 'Traffik'?

'Traffik' was originally broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK.

What was the budget for 'Traffik'?

The budget for 'Traffik' was rumored to be around \u00a32 million.

Was 'Traffik' a successful show?

Despite only airing six episodes, 'Traffik' is still regarded as a landmark achievement in TV drama and highly influential in crime drama genre.

Cast

Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

plays Jack Lithgow
Julia Ormond

Julia Ormond

plays Caroline Lithgow
Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay Duncan

plays Helen Rosshalde
Tilo Prückner

Tilo Prückner

plays Dieter
Fritz Muller Scherz

Fritz Muller Scherz

plays Ulli
Jamal Shah

Jamal Shah

plays Fazal
Talat Hussain

Talat Hussain

plays Tariq Butt
Vincenzo Benestante

Vincenzo Benestante

plays Domenquez
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Characters

Jack Lithgow

Jack Lithgow

played by Bill Paterson
Caroline Lithgow

Caroline Lithgow

played by Julia Ormond
Helen Rosshalde

Helen Rosshalde

played by Lindsay Duncan
Dieter

Dieter

played by Tilo Prückner
Ulli

Ulli

played by Fritz Muller Scherz
Fazal

Fazal

played by Jamal Shah
Tariq Butt

Tariq Butt

played by Talat Hussain
Domenquez

Domenquez

played by Vincenzo Benestante
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