The Glory Boys

1h

Drama

Crime

Set in London, this three-part British miniseries was adapted by Gerald Seymour from his own novel. A visiting Israeli scientist was targeted for assassination by two different terrorist organizations: one Irish, one Arab. After working at cross-purposes for an extended length of time, the hired killers from both factions decided to join forces to carry out their murderous assignment.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

1h

1st Oct 1984

Famy and McCoy are hired to assassinate a world famous scientist. They are sought by British security on the streets of London.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

1h

2nd Oct 1984

Sokarev reluctantly proceeds to his London engagement under the protection of veteran security agent Jimmy, an alcoholic with a maverick streak. The terrorists botch their hit and split up.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

1h

3rd Oct 1984

Wounded McCoy stays at the suburban home of Norah, a local girl who inexplicably loves the brutal killer. Police catch McCoy, and Jimmy pries out of him Famy's next plan: to kill Sokarev at Heathrow Airport. Jimmy leads his men in a race against time and manage to collar the Arab.

First air date

1st Oct 1984

Last air date

3rd Oct 1984

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks