The Enigma Files
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Play S1 E1The Enigma Files is a British television detective drama that ran for a single series of fifteen episodes in 1980. Detective Chief Inspector Nick Lewis is tasked with investigating unsolved crimes.
Cast: Tom Adams, Sharon Maughan, Duggie Brown
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Season 1
15 episodes
- 1. The SweeperNick Lewis's forced transfer to the Prisoners' Property Office promises nothing but boredom and the antagonism of Kate Burton—but it also nearly costs him his life.CC50minApr 15, 1980
- 2. Gone MissingNick Lewis vanishes while investigating the disappearance of heiress Caroline Bates.CC50minApr 22, 1980
- 3. False-Hearted LoverLewis becomes emotionally involved with a suspect when the file on Arnold Humble's accidental death is re-opened.CC50minApr 29, 1980
- 4. Billy the Late and GreatForger William Swain has died in prison so DCI Adams is ordered to track down the engraving plates and any counterfeit money left in circulation.CC50minMay 6, 1980
- 5. Investigation of a CopperNick Lewis and fellow officer Joe Mackie find themselves under investigation from Criminal Investigations when a convicted prisoner gives their names to DCI LowsonCC50minMay 13, 1980
- 6. The Charity ManPhil Strong is given discarded fake charity boxes left on a rubbish tip to find their origin. DCI Nick Lewis, however, considers it evidence and needs to be investigated despite the low amount of money stolen.CC50minMay 20, 1980
- 7. Cook InDivorcee Penny Birch was conned out of a large amount of money by a plausible suitor, who even had his own butler. The police investigation drew a blank but DCI Lewis believes a new lead may catch this duo.CC50minMay 27, 1980
- 8. Gunpowder PlotA gang plot to enter the police's vaults containing files and evidence from previous investigations.CC50minJun 3, 1980
- 9. Every Picture Tells a StoryPhil Strong visits Stanton, looking into a pair of forged paintings owned by Harry Brookeway. When Brookeway is found dead and Phil standing over him, he is arrested for murder which is convenient for everyone.CC50minJun 10, 1980
- 10. Why Don't They Tell You These Things?Two hit men have Peter Wolfe in the sights when he sees DCI Lewis and takes off running. A hour later his body is pulled out of the canal except when Lewis attempts to view the body he is thwarted.CC50minJun 17, 1980
- 11. Repeat After MeHigh flying company secretary Pam Knowland asks Nick Lewis to help her get a blackmailer who is threatening to give information to their clients. Knowland is terrified that her ex-husband crimes would destroy her current business.CC50minJun 24, 1980
- 12. Dead ReckoningPhil Strong recovers fingerprints from a batch of stolen watches which belong to Phil Singer, who died twelve years previous. DCI Lewis discovers Singer has a daughter and decides to use her to root him out.CC50minJul 1, 1980
- 13. Fit UpNick Lewis ex-wife Pauline is arrested at the airport when a .22 pistol is found in her bag. The gun is later linked to the Wesminster Bank job where someone was killed. Lewis is convinced she has been fit up.CC50minJul 8, 1980
- 14. The Full Flying Carpet TreatmentThe brother of Sheik Ibn Essif, Hussein has made plans to kidnap him to stop attending a conference in London. The Sheik has escaped one attack but is in hospital. Returning valuable possessions, Nick is kidnapped by mistake.CC50minJul 15, 1980
- 15. BacktrackWhen Nick Lewis returns from holiday he discovers his replacement D.S Dennis Kates has died in a car accident. According his wife, Kates was going solve a case that D.C.I Lewis had made a mistake on.CC50minJul 22, 1980
The Enigma Files
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The Enigma Files is a British television detective drama that ran for a single series of fifteen episodes in 1980. Detective Chief Inspector Nick Lewis is tasked with investigating unsolved crimes.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Derek Ingrey
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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