TV series
The Franchise Affair
1988, English, on BBC One. Created by James Andrew Hall.
A schoolgirl who has been missing for weeks returns home covered in bruises. She says two women kidnapped her, held her captive in an isolated house and beat her. Taken by the police to the house she described, she identifies it and the mother and daughter who live there. They call in a lawyer, who has only days to find evidence that will break the girl's story.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 30 October 1988
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- James Andrew HallCreator
- Patrick MalahideRobert Blair · 6 ep
- Joanna McCallumMarion Sharpe · 6 ep
- Rosalie CrutchleyMrs Sharpe · 6 ep
- Alex JenningsNevil Bennet · 6 ep
- David EllisonInspector John Hallam · 6 ep
- Miranda BellMiss Tuff · 6 ep
- James GarbuttMr Heseltine · 6 ep
- Penelope NiceMrs Wynn · 6 ep
- Grant ParsonsLeslie Wynn · 6 ep
- Jean HeywoodAunt Lin · 5 ep
- Kate Emma DaviesBetty Kane · 5 ep
- John VineDI Grant · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 25 September 1988
- Last aired
- 30 October 1988
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Franchise Affair is based on
The Franchise Affair is adapted from a novel.
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The Franchise Affair: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Franchise Affair are there?
The Franchise Affair has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Franchise Affair finished?
Yes. The Franchise Affair ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Franchise Affair on?
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What shows are like The Franchise Affair?
If you liked The Franchise Affair, try Agatha Christie's Marple, The Rainmaker, Miss Austen.
Who created The Franchise Affair?
The Franchise Affair was created by James Andrew Hall and stars Patrick Malahide, Joanna McCallum, Rosalie Crutchley.
What is The Franchise Affair based on?
The Franchise Affair is adapted from a novel.