Shoestring(1979)
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Shoestring Synopsis
Shoestring is a BBC detective drana set in Bristol and starring Trevor Eve as private detective Eddie Shoestring, who operatee his own show on Radio West, the local radio station. The programme ran between 30 September 1979 and 21 December 1980, in two series with 21 hour-long episodes. Eve opted not to return after two series, as he wanted to diversify into theatre, so the production team changed the setting to Jersey and created Bergerac, also following a detective returning to work after a bad period in his life.
Shoestring (1979) is a crime and drama series that premiered on September 30, 1979, spanning 2 seasons and 21 episodes. It stars Trevor Eve, Doran Godwin, Liz Crowther and Michael Medwin. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1979-09-30
- Last aired:
- 1980-12-21
Shoestring (1979) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shoestring before you start streaming.
Shoestring Cast & Crew
Main cast
Trevor Eve
as Eddie Shoestring
Doran Godwin
as Erica Bayliss
Liz Crowther
as Sonia
Michael Medwin
as Don Satchley
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Shoestring Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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Shoestring – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Shoestring?
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How many seasons of Shoestring are there?
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Shoestring has 2 seasons and 21 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 30, 1979.
Is Shoestring still running?
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No. Shoestring is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 21, 1980.
Who is in the cast of Shoestring?
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Shoestring (1979) stars Trevor Eve, Doran Godwin, Liz Crowther and Michael Medwin. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Shoestring any good?
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Shoestring (1979) is rated 7.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Shoestring trailer?
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The official Shoestring trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.