When was shoestring on tv

The programme ran between 30 September and 21 December , in two series with 21 one hour-long episodes. Star Trevor Eve decided not to return to the role after two series, as he wanted to diversify into theatre roles, so the same production team changed the format to be based in Jersey and created "Bergerac", also about a detective returning to work after a bad period in his life.

Premise Eddie Shoestring is a computer expert who suffers a nervous breakdown. In those days, computers were large bulky machines with open reel tape drive s creating considerable noise; in one episode Shoestring visits such a computer room and finds it hard to maintain a steady grip.

After a period of convalescence he decides to try his hand at detective work. His landlady, solicitor Erica Bayliss arranges for him to investigate a potential scandal involving an entertainer who works for the local Radio West. Watch options. Storyline Edit. Lighthearted detective series set in the West Country, about Eddie Shoestring, a radio-phone-in detective. Add content advisory. Did you know Edit. Trivia The radio station was called Radio West. In , shortly after the series had finished, a real-life radio station of the same name was launched in Bristol.

It used a picture of Trevor Eve as Eddie Shoestring in the publicity information announcing its launch. Connections Featured in The Cult of User reviews 12 Review. Top review. One two buckle my shoe Why isn't this available on video? So many other series are lauded and repeated over and over Only Fools and Horses, etc.

We could certainly do with some more Eddie as the rumours indicate. But I fear, as the times have now changed, and we have become jaded by the amount of detective dramas that the TV channels pump out as a safe bet to win ratings, some new Shoestring wouldn't look as innovative as it quite clearly was. The Beeb for once has repeated something watchable, as a while back, I was able to see some classic episodes again. Especially good was the one where Eddie loses it with a villain at the end.

Get your arse in gear BBC After investigating a potential scandal involving the then-fictional Radio West, Eddie is offered a job as the station's "private ear," presenting a weekly radio show and investigating cases for callers free of charge. Community Showcase More. Follow TV Tropes. You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account. Eddie : No hat.