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Stranger in Town

A bearded, simple-minded stranger, wearing a top hat and a multi-colored coat, appears in a village performing conjuring tricks and is soon a favorite with the village children. They call him Sir Columbus, and he seems delightful and harmless. One day, Columbus talks his way into the office of a local business man, reveals himself as an unexpected visitor from the man's guilty past, and commits what seems to be the perfect murder. (This episode is noted for providing a young Jennifer Connelly with her first screen credit.)

English français
  • Originally Aired May 23, 1982
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Content Rating Great Britain 15
  • Production Code 063696
  • Network ITV1
  • Sensitive Content & Trigger Warnings Alcohol Death or Dying Smoking / Tobacco
  • Created November 5, 2013 by
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Name Type Role
Sidney Carroll Writer
Jean Kitson Guest Star
Robbie MacNab Guest Star
Stuart Howard Guest Star
Bruce Clark Guest Star
Giles Phibbs Guest Star
Jennifer Connelly Guest Star
Derek Jacobi Guest Star
Clive Swift Guest Star
Wendy Toye Director