Shoestring

Synopsis

Series which unearths the history and anecdotes behind cult British Sunday night drama series looks at downbeat maverick Bristolian detective and radio DJ, Eddie Shoestring. The programme gives clues as to why the slouching man with a moustache and an on-off relationship with his landlady drew audiences of 20 million, explains the role the aristocracy played in it finding a home on Sunday nights, and uncovers what actor Trevor Eve was thinking when he called time on the role after two series.

Broadcasts

1. Sun 9 Mar 2008
   20:00
   BBC Four
2. Mon 10 Mar 2008
   00:15
   BBC Four
3. Mon 10 Mar 2008
   02:45
   BBC Four
4. Mon 10 Mar 2008
   19:30
   BBC Four
5. Tue 11 Mar 2008
   02:30
   BBC Four
6. Tue 30 Dec 2008
   02:00
   BBC Four