Spindoe

Season

1968

UK

7.3

Gangland drama which follows the fortunes of South London crime boss Alan Spindoe (Ray McAnally). He has served seven years in prison for receiving, though there should have been other charges. Now he's out after receiving full remission and he expects the royal treatment from his gang. Unfortunately his empire has been usurped by Eddie Edwards (Anthony Bate), the caretaker he left in charge. Edwards has also taken Spindoe's wife.

Episode List

S1 • E1

You Came Out from Nothing...

On day Alec Spindoe leaves prison, ex-gang member Billy Gunn is found dead. His wife, Shelagh, has emptied his bank account, and now living with Eddie Edwards. He finds Edwards has muscled into his business and running several casino's.

S1 • E2

And the Blood Starts Flowing...

Spindoe is out in the cold with Eddie Edwards taking his business and his wife. He hires private eye Scaliger to get information to divorce his wife. He then visits D. I. Tierney to start an investigation into Eddie Edwards crime empire.

S1 • E3

But You're Back and Fighting...

Scaliger finds Spindoe's wife Sheila dead, at Eddie Edwards home. Mackleson is hoping Edwards will seek revenge on Spindoe but Renata warns him to leave and thwarts his plans. Billy Humphries joins Spindoe to get his revenge on Edwards.

S1 • E4

You Start Winning...

Spindoe goes to his wife's funeral and points the finger at hit man Hans Bergman. Renata gives evidence that proves Spindoe innocence. Armed men break Eddie Edwards out of jail but Spindoe has already arranged for his execution.

S1 • E5

How Is It You're Losing?

D.S Peach believes Henry Mackleson murdered Spindoe's wife Sheila. Spindoe deals with Renatta for her betrayal and the pair exchange fire bombs. Mackleson informs the police Spindoe killed Eddie Edwards so Spindoe goes to kill Mackleson.

S1 • E6

Now You're Running...

Humphries lies dead but Scaliger is able to help Spindoe escape before the police arrive. Spindoe wings Webster breaking cover but Mackleson knows he is heading to Rotherhithe. With his enemies closing in Spindoe tries to cross the river.