Turtle's Progress

Turtle's Progress (1979-1980)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy

It's seedy London setting and sharp humour prefiguring Minder, which launched just six months later, this light-hearted ATV drama series centred on the exploits of the eponymous small-time crook first encountered in the 1975 thriller The Hanged Man. The series finds Turtle and his accomplice, retired hooligan Razor Eddie, in accidental possession of a van containing eighty safe deposit boxes – the proceeds of a major bank raid. From top-secret documents to mysterious chemical formulae, the highly valuable contents are soon being sought by their former owners, with a new adventure unfolding as each box is opened. The lovable petty thieves may have a new source of income, but they also find themselves dodging the law, in the form of the relentless but continually thwarted Superintendent Rafferty, their fellow lawbreakers, and some altogether more sinister characters.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E06Box ThirteenJuli 11, 1980
S02E05Box TwelveJuli 4, 1980
S02E04Box ElevenJuni 27, 1980
S02E03Box TenJuni 13, 1980
S02E02Box NineJuni 6, 1980
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Turtle's Progress premiere?

Turtle's Progress premiered on October 7, 1979.

Who played the role of Turtle in Turtle's Progress?

Gerladine McEwan played the role of Turtle in Turtle's Progress.

Which channel aired Turtle's Progress?

Turtle's Progress was aired on ITV.

Who were the creators of Turtle's Progress?

Turtle's Progress was created by Peter Learmouth and John Esmonde.

What was the genre of Turtle's Progress?

Turtle's Progress was a comedy-drama television series.

How many episodes were there in the first season of Turtle's Progress?

There were thirteen episodes in the first and only season of Turtle's Progress.

In which country was Turtle's Progress set?

Turtle's Progress was set in England.

What was the plot of Turtle's Progress?

Turtle's Progress revolves around the story of a middle-aged, unmarried woman named Turtle who inherits a family-owned firm after her father's death.

What struggles does turtle have to face in Turtle's Progress?

Turtle struggles to balance her personal and professional life in the male-dominated business world.

What is the running time of each episode of Turtle's Progress?

Each episode of Turtle's Progress has a running time of 50 minutes.

Who played the role of Turtle's father in Turtle's Progress?

John Comer played the role of Turtle's father in Turtle's Progress.

What is the age of Turtle in Turtle's Progress?

Turtle is a middle-aged unmarried woman in Turtle's Progress. Her age is not explicitly mentioned.

Who played the role of Jack in Turtle's Progress?

John Cater played the role of Jack in Turtle's Progress.

What is the significance of the title 'Turtle's Progress'?

The title 'Turtle's Progress' refers to the protagonist, who represents the slow but steady progress of women in the corporate world during the 1970s.

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