Boon A Ride on the Wild Side (Season 2, Episode 7)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

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Boon

A Ride on the Wild Side (Season 2, Episode 7)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Ken narrowly escapes appearing in a blue movie, but isn't so lucky when it comes to dodging the boys in blue when he delivers a suspicious package. Debbie's younger sister Lindy is kidnapped.

Director

Moira Armstrong

Writers

Billy Hamon (written by) | Jim Hill (creator) | William Stair (creator) (as Bill Stair)

Producer

Esta Charkham

Cinematographer

Geoff Lloyd (lighting cameraman)

Editor

Paul Brown

Casting Director

Maureen Riscoe

Production Designer

John Lageu

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 31, 1987

Release date

Mar 31, 1987 (United Kingdom)

Awards

Series awards

1 win

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23 cast members

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