Hine (TV series)

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Hine is a 1971 British drama television series set in the Middle East which was created by Wilfred Greatorex. [1] The series stars Barrie Ingham as international arms dealer Joe Hine. [1] Paul Eddington portrays Astor Harris, an arms manufacturer with close ties to the British government, and John Steiner plays Hine's personal assistant Jeremy Windsor. [2] Other cast members include Sarah Craze as Hine's secretary Susannah Grey, Colin Gordon as Walpole Gibb, and John Moreno as Frank the Chauffeur. [3] The series premiered on April 7, 1971 on Associated Television. [2] It ran for a total of 13 episodes in a single season, and all are now available on DVD.

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References

  1. 1 2 Lawrence, John (20 May 1971). "Television Today: Reviews - Hine ATV, May 12". The Stage and Television Today (4701): 13.
  2. 1 2 Miriam Sharman (15 April 1971). "Television Today REVIEWS: Less predictable plots needed". The Stage and Television Today (4696): 11.
  3. "Star-studded plays, new series, documentaries: John Osborne". The Stage and Television Today (4688): 14. 18 February 1971.