Harry’s Game

Penned by Gerald Seymour, this three part drama series tells the story of Captain Harry Brown (Ray Lonnen) and his undercover search for the IRA assassin who gunned down a British Cabinet Minister in London. But the dangerous cat-and-mouse game between Harry and the assassin becomes even more desperate and even innocent people become embroiled in a fight for survival.

Based on ‘Harry’s Game’ by Gerald Seymour (Corgi Books)

ISBN-10: 0552147222 ISBN-13: 978-0552147224

Original transmission:ITV 25/10/1982 (60mins)
ITV 26/10/1982 (60mins)
ITV 27/10/1982 (60mins)

The theme tune by Irish act Clannad became a huge hit for the group.

The characterisation of some of the IRA members was strong and plausible, suggesting a closer acquaintance with republican culture than some other film makers were able to achieve.

Clip courtesy ITN SOURCE