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michael_gothardFraud Squad was a crime drama series, consisting of 26 hour-long episodes, which showcased the crime-busting adventures of Detective Inspector Gamble of the Fraud Squad, played by Patrick O'Connell assisted by Detective Sergeant Vicky Hicks, Joanna Van Gyseghem.
This episode, in which Michael appeared as Jacky Joyce, was broadcast at 9 pm. on Tuesday 10 June 1969.
The episode description in the TV Times reads as follows:
"A confidence trick whereby a remittance to a welfare organisation entitles subscribers to a home at ridiculously cheap prices seems hardly worthy of the attention of Gamble and the Fraud Squad. But when the racket spreads through the Midlands, Gamble realises that he has underestimated Kay Pilgrim, the cool young boss of the con team who stands to clear 20 or 30 thousand pounds."
It is unclear where Michael's character, Jacky Joyce, is one of the fraudsters, or a victim of the scam, but it seems most likely that he is one of Pilgrim's employees.
Per the BFI, 'Run for your Money’ still exists, and the rights for the series are held by ITV Studios; their archive is represented by ITN Source.
ITN confirms that the episode is in their archive, on film, and could be transferred to DVD for private use at a cost, in 2012, of approximately £500.
IMDB entry
A few stills from the production are available from the Rex website.
This is one of four that feature Michael.
This episode, in which Michael appeared as Jacky Joyce, was broadcast at 9 pm. on Tuesday 10 June 1969.
The episode description in the TV Times reads as follows:
"A confidence trick whereby a remittance to a welfare organisation entitles subscribers to a home at ridiculously cheap prices seems hardly worthy of the attention of Gamble and the Fraud Squad. But when the racket spreads through the Midlands, Gamble realises that he has underestimated Kay Pilgrim, the cool young boss of the con team who stands to clear 20 or 30 thousand pounds."
It is unclear where Michael's character, Jacky Joyce, is one of the fraudsters, or a victim of the scam, but it seems most likely that he is one of Pilgrim's employees.
Per the BFI, 'Run for your Money’ still exists, and the rights for the series are held by ITV Studios; their archive is represented by ITN Source.
ITN confirms that the episode is in their archive, on film, and could be transferred to DVD for private use at a cost, in 2012, of approximately £500.
IMDB entry
A few stills from the production are available from the Rex website.
This is one of four that feature Michael.