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Raffles

A.J. Raffles, a charming gentleman and exceptional cricketer, leads a secret life as the "amateur Cracksman", a master jewel thief. With the assistance of his trusted friend, Bunny Manders, Raffles navigates a life of crime, balancing his high-society persona with his illicit activities.

A.J. Raffles, a charismatic gentleman and skilled cricketer, leads a secret life as "the amateur Cracksman", a master thief of precious jewels. With the assistance of his old friend Bunny Manders, Raffles navigates Edwardian England, pilfering valuables from the wealthy, occasionally solving crimes, and living life to the fullest.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The First Step

1. The First Step

Aired: Feb 25, 1977

Raffles is visited by his old school chum, Bunny Manders, who has fallen on h...

Episode 2 A Costume Piece

2. A Costume Piece

Aired: Feb 25, 1977

Brash and crude, Reuben Rosenthall is a real "rough diamond:" a self-made mil...

Episode 4 The Gold Cup

4. The Gold Cup

Aired: Mar 11, 1977

Raffles and Bunny swipe the famous Royal Gold Cup from the British Museum, bu...

Episode 5 The Chest of Silver

5. The Chest of Silver

Aired: Mar 18, 1977

After depositing his precious (and, naturally, stolen) silverware in a bank v...

Episode 6 The Last Laugh

6. The Last Laugh

Aired: Mar 25, 1977

A display of jewelry at the Italian embassy proves too great a temptation for...

Episode 8 To Catch a Thief

8. To Catch a Thief

Aired: Apr 8, 1977

London's other gentleman thief has Raffles worried--the city isn't big enough...

Episode 9 A Bad Night

9. A Bad Night

Aired: Apr 15, 1977

Plans to rob a Dutch millionaire's home hit a snag when Raffles has to travel...

Episode 10 Mr Justice Raffles

10. Mr Justice Raffles

Aired: Apr 22, 1977

When one of his cricket friends runs afoul of a ruthless moneylender, Raffles...

Episode 11 Home Affairs

11. Home Affairs

Aired: Apr 29, 1977

Raffles takes it personally when the secretary for Home Affairs threatens dra...

Episode 13 An Old Flame

13. An Old Flame

Aired: May 13, 1977

While burgling a house, Raffles gets caught red-handed by a former lover trap...

Info about Raffles

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres:Comedy, Crime