
Armchair Thriller
Armchair Thriller is a British television programme, broadcast on ITV in two series in 1978 and 1980. Owing something to some of the off-shoots of the earlier Armchair Theatre, the new series used scripts adapted from published novels and stories. Although not properly a horror series it included several supernatural elements. Armchair Thriller was produced by Thames Television, but it included serials made by Southern Television. The format was of a twice weekly 25 minute episodes, usually screened on a Tuesday or Thursday at 20:00-21:00.
Sign in to add to your listWhat critics are saying
Verdicts use the same scale as your list: highly recommended through avoid — plus optional scores and blurbs.
Nobody on Critic, Sir! has logged a verdict for this title yet. The silence is either respectful or suspicious.
Sign in and use Add to My List below to share your own verdict.
Where to Watch(AU)

Streaming data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.
Cast
Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Rachel in Danger (Part 1)
21-02-1978"Shall we meet the Queen? " Peter Warmington returns to England after a long spell teaching at a university in South America. Immediately upon his return, he spots an old acquaint...
- Ep 2
2.Rachel in Danger (Part 2)
23-02-1978Rachel meets her supposed stepmother--in reality, another member of a terrorist group with plans for the upcoming Royal Garden Party at the palace. The conspirators are divided ove...
- Ep 3
3.Rachel in Danger (Part 3)
28-02-1978One of the team gets cold feet about killing a kid. Left to her own devices, Rachel tries to get a message to the police. She seizes her chance on a shopping outing for the next da...
- Ep 4
4.Rachel in Danger (Part 4)
02-03-1978Too late, the police uncover the plot against the palace. Rachel's "father" has his target in his sights, while her "stepmother" has her hands on the girl's throat. Unable to rely...
- Ep 5
5.A Dog's Ransom (Part 1)
07-03-1978"Tiiii-na...good dog...Tiiii-na...come heeeerrre..." Edward and Gina Reynolds are an affluent but lonely middle class couple living in Chelsea. Devoted to each other, their other...
- Ep 6
6.A Dog's Ransom (Part 2)
09-03-1978Despite complying with the kidnapper's demands, Tina isn't safely returned to her owners as agreed. A smart young copper from the local force (who took the couple's problem serious...
- Ep 7
7.A Dog's Ransom (Part 3)
14-03-1978Thanks to Clarence's intervention, the dog kidnapper is apprehended and charged. But the CID officers' cynicism towards the case continues, leaving Clarence in a position of distru...
- Ep 8
8.A Dog's Ransom (Part 4)
16-03-1978Clarence is suspended from the police after accepting an alleged bribe from the bailed Kowajinski, and his girlfriend is being targeted by him (and the police) now too. After spott...
- Ep 9
9.A Dog's Ransom (Part 5)
21-03-1978Clarence found Kowajinski and attacked him in a fit of rage - before he himself was attacked and hospitalised by a group of hooligans the same night. With Kowajinski now dead, and...
- Ep 10
10.A Dog's Ransom (Part 6)
23-03-1978The police investigation into Kowajinski's death continues, with Clarence still their number one suspect. After a night of intense interrogation, they finally let him go - but is i...
- Ep 11
11.The Girl Who Walked Quickly (Part 1)
28-03-1978When young student David Cooper (Denis Lawson) disappears, both his girlfriend and his tutor suspect he is in danger. David has a paralysing fear of lifts and other confined spaces...
- Ep 12
12.The Girl Who Walked Quickly (Part 2)
30-03-1978While Dave's girlfriend and his tutor desperately make inquiries to solve his disappearance, the political group who have brainwashed him send him out to do their dirty work - or i...
- Ep 13
13.The Girl Who Walked Quickly (Part 3)
04-04-1978 - Ep 14
14.The Girl Who Walked Quickly (Part 4)
06-04-1978 - Ep 15
15.Quiet as a Nun (Part 1)
20-04-1978A reporter is asked to look into the mysterious death of a nun who died in a locked room at a convent.
- Ep 16
16.Quiet as a Nun (Part 2)
25-04-1978Shore learns that Sister Miriam had recently inherited a fortune. While one nun warns Shore to get out while she can, another is all too eager to confide her suspicions.
- Ep 17
17.Quiet as a Nun (Part 3)
27-04-1978 - Ep 18
18.Quiet as a Nun (Part 4)
TBA - Ep 19
19.Quiet as a Nun (Part 5)
TBA - Ep 20
20.Quiet as a Nun (Part 6)
TBA - Ep 21
21.The Limbo Connection (Part 1)
TBAAfter a bout of heavy drinking, Mark Omney cannot account for his movements over the last 12 hours. When he sobers up, he learns that his wife Clare, has had a car accident.
- Ep 22
22.The Limbo Connection (Part 2)
TBAOmney suspects that Clare is being held against her will at Meadowbank Clinic. Or has she finally left him, sick of his drunken and aggressive behavior?
- Ep 23
23.The Limbo Connection (Part 3)
TBAFor help, Omney turns to Annabelle Fraser, his old girlfriend. He is convinced that a conspiracy is afoot--and that Clare is sending him covert messages.
- Ep 24
24.The Limbo Connection (Part 4)
TBAOmney attends the funeral of one of the clinic's former residents, suspecting his wife's body lies inside the coffin. Later that night, he and Annabelle return to find out for them...
- Ep 25
25.The Limbo Connection (Part 5)
TBAThe police catch Omney red-handed, and a deadly attack leaves him with only one way out.
- Ep 26
26.The Limbo Connection (Part 6)
TBAOmney turns up the heat on Meadowbank, which is forced into the most desperate of measures.
Watching Lists
Sign in to create and edit public lists.
Loading lists…
Purchase & Discovery
Find this title on Amazon
Digital
Prime Video & digitalAmazon mixes rent, buy, and Prime in one place — one search covers the usual options.
Physical edition
4K Blu-ray & physical releasesSearch on AmazonOfficial merchandise
Official-style merch searchApparel, collectibles, and moreAs an Amazon Associate, Critic, Sir! earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure








