Orlando (1965)

Overview

Orlando is a British young adult detective thriller series transmitted for four series between 1965–1968. Produced by Associated-Rediffusion for ITV, it stars Sam Kydd in the title role, which he reprises from the adult television series Crane. Orlando O'Connor is an ex-Foreign Legionnaire who has picked up a magic talisman, the 'Gizzmo'. Following the dissolution of his boat building firm, he travels to London's Docklands to meet an old Navy comrade Tony, seeking work, only to find Tony has been killed. He links up with siblings David and Jenny, who have inherited a detective agency from their uncle. Of the 76 produced episodes, only four are believed to survive.

Details

Type

TV Show

Original title

Orlando

Released

1965-04-13

Runtime

30m

Status

Ended

Director

Ronald Marriott

Country

United Kingdom

Quality

HD

Production

Associated-Rediffusion Television

Network

ITV1

Language

English

Seasons

4

Episodes

76

Cast