Series synopsis
The Long Firm is a British drama crime television series that premiered on BBC Two on July 7, 2004. It ended on July 28, 2004. It stars Mark Strong, Lena Headey, Derek Jacobi and Phil Daniels.
The lives of characters who live, love and suffer through their association with the charismatic charms of gangster Harry Starks.
Premise
The lives of characters who live, love and suffer through their association with the charismatic charms of gangster Harry Starks.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mark Strong as Harry Starks
- Lena Headey as Ruby Ryder
- Derek Jacobi as Lord Edward 'Teddy' Thursby
- Phil Daniels as Jimmy
- George Harris as Dr Chukwurah
- George Costigan as Mooney
- Joe Absolom as Tommy
- Geoff Bell as Jock McClusky
Supporting cast
- Christopher Simon as Eddie
- Damien Thomas as Tom Driberg
- Judy Parfitt as Lady Thursby
- Neil Conrich as Manny Gould
- Tracie Bennett as Judy Garland
- Shaun Dingwall as Lenny
- Tim Flavin as Johnnie Ray
- Kaye Wragg as Karen
- Bryan Dick as Beardsley
- Robert Boulter as Craig
- Neil Conrich
Guest cast
- Fiona Glascott as Janine
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | July 7, 2004 | July 28, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Teddy's Story Disgraced peer Lord Teddy Thursby has made the accquaintance of Harry Starks through a mutual friend. He has also made the accquaintance of young African businessman John Ogungbe, who is heading up a property development scheme on the outskirts of Lagos. Harry wants in, and Teddy wants him in, but as time progressess, it looks more and more like Ogungbe has been taking the pair for a ride. And no one takes Harry for a ride. Things come to a head when Harry drags Teddy on a plane to Lagos to deal with Ogungbe face-to-face. |
July 7, 2004 |
| 2 |
Ruby's Story Ruby Ryder is a struggling actress, reliant on bit parts and walk ons. When her husband is arrested and jailed for armed robbery, Harry Starks decides to help out financially. In return, she promises to give Harry's young boyfriend Tommy some acting lessons. After a party, Ruby and Tommy end up sleeping together, and Tommy becomes completely infatuated with her. And when bent copper Geroge Mooney finds out, he used this to his advantage to blackmail Ruby..... |
July 14, 2004 |
| 3 |
Jimmy's Story A young rent boy known to Harry has been found murdered. Chopped up in a suitcase and dumped in the countryside. The old bill have concluded their investiagtions without arrest, and seem to be being all to careful to steer clear of the case. Harry isn't happy. This was one of his friends, and it won't go away unanswered. Harry enlists the help of Jimmy, a lairy low life drug dealer, to help him find out the truth. |
July 21, 2004 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 7, 2004 |
| Last aired | July 28, 2004 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |