Dead Head(1986)
4 PART BBC DRAMA BY HOWARD BRENTON
Dead Head Synopsis
London based petty crook Eddie Cass agrees to pick up a package and courier it across the capital. When nobody answers the door at the drop-off, Eddie opens the package and finds a woman’s severed head in a hatbox. He panics and dumps it in the River Thames. Returning home, Cass is kidnapped by the mysterious Eldridge and his heavies who inform Eddie that he has been framed for the murder.
Dead Head (1986) is a drama series that premiered on January 15, 1986, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars Denis Lawson, George Baker and Simon Callow. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1986-01-15
- Last aired:
- 1986-02-05
Dead Head Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Dead Head Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Dead Head – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Dead Head?
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How many seasons of Dead Head are there?
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Dead Head has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 15, 1986.
Is Dead Head still running?
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No. Dead Head is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on February 5, 1986.
Who is in the cast of Dead Head?
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Dead Head (1986) stars Denis Lawson, George Baker and Simon Callow. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Dead Head any good?
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Dead Head (1986) is rated 5.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.