The Collectors (1986) is a drama web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Collectors online in HD.
The Collectors — Storyline
The Collectors is a British television drama about Her Majesty's Customs and Excise in the fictional Dorset town of Wrelling. Produced by the BBC, one series of 10 episodes was first shown in 1986.
Location scenes were filmed around the English resorts of Poole and Weymouth, in particular featuring the old Poole Customs House on the harbour.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Ewart Alexander
- Starring: Peter McEnery, Michael Billington, Pierre Vaneck, Jack McKenzie, Lois Butlin, William Whymper, Robert Burbage, Karen Drury
The Collectors — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1986-03-01 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.5/10 (2 votes) |
The Collectors — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Diversions (1986-03-01) — Surveyor Harry Caines arrives to find an emergency call when an incoming Jumbo jet is diverted to Gatwick. When Caines fails to spot a distinctive tattoo on smuggler John Arthur Be
- E2: Go for Gold (1986-03-08) — Stuck behind a desk, Calvin Sampson learns that Frenchman Charles Thieron may be importing gold without paying VAT. Tom Gibbons spots a Krugerrand given to his wife Sue at the casi
- E3: Swings and Roundabouts (1986-03-15) — The Road Fuel Testing Unit have been tipped off about Jeffrey Marriott-Smith fiddling Red Diesel. Aly Bentley is assigned to the CRU. Marriott-Smith has a secret escape route and A
- E4: The Great Ice-Cream War (1986-03-22) — Bruce Tomlin is sent to Welling to investigate an Ice Cream War. Harry Caines suspects Carr and Zanoni may be cheating the customer. Tomlin discovers Tommy Carr is working a large
- E5: Major Barclay's Last Stand (1986-03-29) — Calvin Simpson reports a large number of pensioners, day tripping across the channel, and bringing back goods without paying tax. Caines shadows Major Barclay who organises pension
- E6: Uncommon Market (1986-04-05) — Charles Thieron hires a bomb maker to and set off an explosion in London. Chris Lucas, who is undercover trailing him, witnessed the bombing. He later dies after a lorry forces his
- E7: The Dog It Was… (1986-04-12) — George Haycock and his daughter Beattie, return from France, with their dog. The dog turns nasty and runs away. George suspects rabies but decides to say nothing. However Calvin ge
- E8: Rare Bird (1986-04-19) — Charles Thieron snatches a White Snowbird falcon and sells it for £80.000. Calvin spots the bird in transit and Customs confiscates Thieron's birds. Thieron steals the falcon back.
- E9: Cover Up (1986-04-26) — Customs are tipped off about a boat smuggling cannabis. When a second boat acts as decoy they need a plan. Tom warns his ex-wife that her dealings with Thieron are under investigat
- E10: Touch and Go (1986-05-03) — With wife, Sue under investigation, Tom resigns. Sue finds she is longer any use to Thieron. Calvin learns Annie Solstrom is smuggling cannabis on her boat. Drug Squad catch the sm
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Collectors have? 1 season(s) with 10 episodes.
Who created The Collectors? Ewart Alexander.
Where can I watch The Collectors? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
