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The Three Hostages

1952, English, on BBC Television. Created by C.A. Lejeune.

Former spy Richard Hannay is drawn out of retirement to stop a criminal conspiracy involving hypnotism and blackmail. A sinister organisation kidnaps the children of prominent figures to manipulate global affairs, forcing Hannay to confront the deviously charismatic Dominick Medina in a battle of wits and psychological warfare.

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Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Episode length
30 min
Status
Ended in 1952

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First aired
21 June 1952
Last aired
26 July 1952
Network
BBC Television
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
Type
Scripted
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The Three Hostages has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.

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If you liked The Three Hostages, try Fool Me Once, Agatha Christie's Marple, Imperfect Women.

Who created The Three Hostages?

The Three Hostages was created by C.A. Lejeune and stars Patrick Barr, John Laurie, Jill Melford.

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