Clutching at Straws

Name: Clutching at Straws
Genre: Drama
Released: October 30, 1984
Cast: Jeff Stewart, John Salthouse, Roger Leach, Tony Scannell, Jon Iles

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ITV1 | ITV | Air Date: October 30, 1984

Starring: Jeff Stewart, John Salthouse, Roger Leach, Tony Scannell, Jon Iles, Ashley Gunstock, Robert Hudson, Mark Wingett, Nula Conwell, Trudie Goodwin, Eric Richard, Peter Ellis (I), Colin Blumenau, Gary Olsen

Summary: A young boy is assaulted by a gang of thugs, and although he is reluctant to press charges, his brother decides to take matters into his own hands. Det. Sgt. Roach investigates an indecent assault and attempted abduction outside a school, but the attacker manages to get away. P.C.s Litten and Carver are at odds when Carver takes an interestA young boy is assaulted by a gang of thugs, and although he is reluctant to press charges, his brother decides to take matters into his own hands. Det. Sgt. Roach investigates an indecent assault and attempted abduction outside a school, but the attacker manages to get away. P.C.s Litten and Carver are at odds when Carver takes an interest in social work at a youth club.… Expand

Creator: Geoff McQueen

Genre(s): Drama

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