Raffles is young, handsome, popular with the ladies and moves in
the best social circles in turn-of-the-century England. He’s in
constant demand as a house guest at some of the grandest country
estates and the darling of the cricketing fraternity. But little
do his social friends realise, he’s also an accomplished burglar
and safe-cracker.Anthony Valentine and Christopher Strauli star
in this adaptation of E W Hornung's celebrated stories.
• The First Step (1 of 13)
In the first episode of this highly enjoyable drama series,
adapted from E W Hornung's popular stories, Bunny Manders seeks
out the hero of his school days, Mr. A.J. Raffles after numerous
years of being apart, and once again, one of the great
partnerships of all time is forged.
• A Costume Piece (2 of 13)
Raffles and Bunny continue their burglary partnership in this
second episode. This time they are targeting Reuben Rosenthall.
He is an unattractive, self-made millionaire, which naturally
makes him an obvious target for Raffles, with, or without his
partner Bunny.
• The Spoils Of Sacrilege (3 of 13)
The third episode sees the unlikely couple furthering their
adventures even more. Raffles seems more experienced in this
particular line of work, and so knows when to expect the
unexpected. However, poor Bunny is still a comparative innocent.
• The Gold Cup (4 of 13)
The continuing saga of Raffles and Bunny and their criminal
partnership sees Raffles giving the , society and the
Criminologists Club more than a sporting chance in this episode.
He sets out to prove, very conclusively, that he is not the
audacious thief that they are trying to track down.
• Chest Of Silver (5 of 13)
In this the firth episode, the tension builds between the two
partners. Bunny knows and appreciates that Raffles breaks all
sorts of laws all of the time. However, he just wishes that
sometimes Raffles would tell him exactly which law is about to
break and why.
• The Last Laugh (6 of 13)
Continuing of the saga of the jewel thieves, Raffles can never
seem to resist a challenge or an appeal to his gallantry. However
this time, a combination of the two leads him into deadly danger.
• A Trap To Catch A Cracksman (7 of 13)
In the seventh episode of the series, Raffles' pride in his
amateur status as a sportsman is damaged. He is determined to
seek revenge. When his partner Bunny is sober, he can be an
essential asset and a form of assistance, however, when he is not
so sober.
• To Catch A Thief (8 of 13)
Raffles is horrified to discover that he has an impersonator
and, in turn, a rival. Sometimes impersonation is a subtle
affair, simply like assuming another man's style. However in this
instance, somewhere in the region of Mayfair, there seems to be
another Raffles. The real Raffles is certainly not happy...
• A Bad Night (9 of 13)
Raffles takes a break from his usual antics to take on the
Australian test cricketers in Manchester. As a result, Bunny goes
a-burgling on his own. However neither of the aspiring criminals
have considered or allowed for the intervention of Netje, who is
both enchantingly pretty and enchantingly rich. What effect will
she have on our heroes?
• Mr Justice Raffles (10 of 13)
Raffles returns to what he knows best, the art of stealing. He
comes across an unscrupulous money lender, and not liking this
new character's ways of business, he decides that justice must be
done. However, it is going to be his kind of justice.
• Home Affairs (11 of 13)
An unusual rtunity for Raffles arises. He is given the
chance to take on not just the Home Secretary, but also Scotland
Yard and his arch enemy Inspector MacKenzie at the same time. And
so obviously the challenge is irresistible to our hero. However,
it becomes a little unfortunate that when it comes to
improvisation, his partner Bunny has quite a lot to learn.
• The Gift Of The Emperor (12 of 13)
In this second to last episode of the series, Raffles decides to
take a hand in the arts of international politics. Not wanting to
disappoint, naturally, an interest is not the only thing that he
takes.
• An Old Flame (13 of 13)
In this, the final episode of the popular series, Raffles
discovers that he has met his match. Lady Paulton is a rich,
beautiful, eager and determined young woman. There is certainly
no escape this time. Could Raffles' time as a jewel thief finally
be up?