Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 4.5/10
The Franchise Affair
Overview
A schoolgirl who has been missing for weeks returns home covered in bruises. She says two women kidnapped her, held her captive in an isolated house and beat her. Taken by the police to the house she described, she identifies it and the mother and daughter who live there. They call in a lawyer, who has only days to find evidence that will break the girl's story.
This production, originally released in 1988, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 4.5 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Patrick Malahide
Robert Blair
Joanna McCallum
Marion Sharpe
Rosalie Crutchley
Mrs Sharpe
Alex Jennings
Nevil Bennet
David Ellison
Inspector John Hallam
Miranda Bell
Miss Tuff
James Garbutt
Mr Heseltine
Penelope Nice
Mrs Wynn
Seasons
Miniseries
6 Episodes • Aired 1988-09-25
A schoolgirl who has been missing for weeks returns home covered in bruises. She says two women kidnapped her, held her captive in an isolated house and beat her. Taken by the police to the house she described, she identifies it and the mother and daughter who live there. They call in a lawyer, who has only days to find evidence that will break the girl's story.
