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The Enigma Files is a British television detective drama that ran for a single series of fifteen episodes in 1980. Detective Chief Inspector Nick Lewis is tasked with investigating unsolved crimes.
Episodes
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- E1 The SweeperNext upApr 15, 1980 · 50 min
Synopsis
Nick Lewis's forced transfer to the Prisoners' Property Office promises nothing but boredom and the antagonism of Kate Burton—but it also nearly costs him his life.
Guest stars: Glyn Owen (Jack Hanlon), Sydney Tafler (Solly King), Stewart Bevan (Lenny)
- E2 Gone MissingApr 22, 1980 · 50 min
Synopsis
Nick Lewis vanishes while investigating the disappearance of heiress Caroline Bates.
Guest stars: Frances Tomelty (Josepha), Darien Angadi (Gordon Cameron), Kevin Stoney (Geoffrey Bates), George Moon (James Ryan)
- E3 False-Hearted LoverApr 29, 1980 · 50 min
Synopsis
Lewis becomes emotionally involved with a suspect when the file on Arnold Humble's accidental death is re-opened.
Guest stars: Gwyneth Powell (Anne Gerrard), James Greene (Ivan Woods), Kenneth Watson (Inspector Tolly)
- E4 Billy the Late and GreatMay 6, 1980 · 50 min
Synopsis
Forger William Swain has died in prison so DCI Adams is ordered to track down the engraving plates and any counterfeit money left in circulation.
Guest stars: Shirley Stelfox (Monica Swain), Ian Hogg (Eric Bullen)
- E5 Investigation of a CopperMay 13, 1980 · 50 min
Synopsis
Nick Lewis and fellow officer Joe Mackie find themselves under investigation from Criminal Investigations when a convicted prisoner gives their names to DCI Lowson
Guest stars: Tony Doyle (Det. Chief Inspector Lowson), Ian Hendry (Joe Mackie), Jack Watson (Jack Blandy), Luan Peters (Elvira), Bernard Kay (Commander), Frederick Hall (Pete Starkey)
- E6 The Charity ManMay 20, 1980 · 50 min
Synopsis
Phil Strong is given discarded fake charity boxes left on a rubbish tip to find their origin. DCI Nick Lewis, however, considers it evidence and needs to be investigated despite the low amount of money stolen.
Guest stars: Geoffrey Hinsliff (George Wooderson), Ronald Leigh-Hunt (Peter Crossley), Jonathan Scott (Pub Customer), Sylvester Morand (Bill Johnson), Fergus O'Kelly (Pub Singer)
- E7 Cook InMay 27, 1980 · 50 min
Synopsis
Divorcee Penny Birch was conned out of a large amount of money by a plausible suitor, who even had his own butler. The police investigation drew a blank but DCI Lewis believes a new lead may catch this duo.
Guest stars: Michael Byrne (David Stanley), Lisa Daniely (Jill Robbins)
- E8 Gunpowder PlotJun 3, 1980 · 50 min
Synopsis
A gang plot to enter the police's vaults containing files and evidence from previous investigations.
Guest stars: William Gaunt (Bert (Blowtorch)), Michael Ripper (Ray), Paul Antrim (Charlie (Callboy)), Mark Burdis (Boy)
- E9 Every Picture Tells a StoryJun 10, 1980 · 50 min
Synopsis
Phil Strong visits Stanton, looking into a pair of forged paintings owned by Harry Brookeway. When Brookeway is found dead and Phil standing over him, he is arrested for murder which is convenient for everyone.
Guest stars: Timothy Carlton (Peter Spencer), Royston Tickner (Harry Brookeway)
- E10 Why Don't They Tell You These Things?Jun 17, 1980 · 50 min
Synopsis
Two hit men have Peter Wolfe in the sights when he sees DCI Lewis and takes off running. A hour later his body is pulled out of the canal except when Lewis attempts to view the body he is thwarted.
Guest stars: Glynn Edwards (Chief Supt. Evans), Bill Treacher (Cyril), Peter Benson (Mr. Borrit), Tom Watson (Ray Connolly), Harry Landis (Peter Wolfe), Colin Farrell (Mortuary Attendant Ryan)
- E11 Repeat After MeJun 24, 1980 · 50 min
Synopsis
High flying company secretary Pam Knowland asks Nick Lewis to help her get a blackmailer who is threatening to give information to their clients. Knowland is terrified that her ex-husband crimes would destroy her current business.
Guest stars: Ed Devereaux (Jerry Knowland), Richard Leech (Joby King), Derek Martin (Brewer), Ralph Arliss (Roger Mitchell)
- E12 Dead ReckoningJul 1, 1980 · 50 min
Synopsis
Phil Strong recovers fingerprints from a batch of stolen watches which belong to Phil Singer, who died twelve years previous. DCI Lewis discovers Singer has a daughter and decides to use her to root him out.
Guest stars: Don Henderson (Prince), Robert Russell (Luciano)
- E13 Fit UpJul 8, 1980 · 50 min
Synopsis
Nick Lewis ex-wife Pauline is arrested at the airport when a .22 pistol is found in her bag. The gun is later linked to the Wesminster Bank job where someone was killed. Lewis is convinced she has been fit up.
Guest stars: Derek Waring (Ken Bowers), David Ellison (Dusty Wheeler), Godfrey James (Barney Fraser)
- E14 The Full Flying Carpet TreatmentJul 15, 1980 · 50 min
Synopsis
The brother of Sheik Ibn Essif, Hussein has made plans to kidnap him to stop attending a conference in London. The Sheik has escaped one attack but is in hospital. Returning valuable possessions, Nick is kidnapped by mistake.
Guest stars: David Daker (Major Mike Clarke), Emily Bolton (Yasmin), Jacob Witkin (Ibn Essif), Madlena Nedeva (Lucy)
- E15 BacktrackJul 22, 1980 · 50 min
Synopsis
When Nick Lewis returns from holiday he discovers his replacement D.S Dennis Kates has died in a car accident. According his wife, Kates was going solve a case that D.C.I Lewis had made a mistake on.
Guest stars: Peter Craze (Det. Sgt. Brown), Nicholas Donnelly (Det. Sgt. Kates), Marc Zuber (Steve Michelaides)
Cast & crew
Created by Derek Ingrey
Tom Adams
Sharon Maughan
Duggie Brown
Carole Nimmons
Alyson Spiro
