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Series · 1987 – 1988 · Crime

Floodtide

★9.0 1987 – 1988 2 Seasons Roger Marshall TV-MA

Ex-pat British doctor Thomas Ramsey lives a quiet life in a Normandy fishing village. When his old friend—British Defence Secretary Exton Waite—dies from a secret cocaine overdose, Ramsey launches a private pursuit against a ruthless European drug smuggling cartel. Ramsey’s hunt for cartel leader Lambert spans the coast of Normandy, London, the North West of England, and the French countryside, putting him at odds with both the drug network and police surveillance.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 13 episodes

One: The Call

Episode 01

One: The Call

Jun 14, 1987 · 52 min

Exton Waite, A British member of Parliment and an old friend of Ramsey's dies from a supposed heart attack while taking cocaine, the reason for his death is kept secret. His body is found by his 24 year old daughter Tessa, a few days later she goes to France to ask Ramsey for help. While there she is followed by a mysterious man who later follows both of them back to England. Ramsey later meets Exton's lover Isobel who lets him know about what really killed Exton Waite.

Two: Observations

Episode 02

Two: Observations

Jun 21, 1987 · 51 min

This episode of the serial begins with Ramsy talking to Exton's daughter Tessa to try to explain the reasons behind her father's cocaine addiction death. Later Ramsey goes back to his hotel and is shocked to discover from P.F. (the owner) that Ramsey is been followed by Police everywhere.

Three: Words of Warning

Episode 03

Three: Words of Warning

Jun 26, 1987 · 52 min

Ramsey has a meeting with Kate Ross's father to talk about her death, Ramsey finds out from him that she was also taking heroin.

Four: The Trail

Episode 04

Four: The Trail

Jul 5, 1987 · 52 min

To get rid of the man who is following him, Ramsey 'phones the police and tells them that the man in the car outside is exposing himself to every woman who passes by. The police arrive and Ramsey makes his escape to another hotel.

Five: The Catch

Episode 05

Five: The Catch

Jul 12, 1987 · 51 min

Now a target of "The Frenchman", Ramdsey sends Tessa to France to live with girlfriend Dany. A letter Ramsey discovered leads him to Fleetwood and trawler named Jack London. However a late night search goes badly wrong.

Six: Prisoners

Episode 06

Six: Prisoners

Jul 19, 1987 · 51 min

Ramsey is held captive on the trawler, Jack London. Meanwhile, Det Inspector Brook arrives in Fleetwood, to search for Ramsey.

Seven: Snowstorm

Episode 07

Seven: Snowstorm

Jul 26, 1987 · 52 min

On a remote island fort, Ramsey continues to help Tessa fight her forced heroin addiction. The crew of the Jack London get arrested for drug smuggling. With Tessa finally cured Ramsey wants to track down where she was held captive.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 9.0 /10

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Synopsis

Ex-pat British doctor Thomas Ramsey lives a quiet life in a Normandy fishing village. When his old friend—British Defence Secretary Exton Waite—dies from a secret cocaine overdose, Ramsey launches a private pursuit against a ruthless European drug smuggling cartel. Ramsey’s hunt for cartel leader Lambert spans the coast of Normandy, London, the North West of England, and the French countryside, putting him at odds with both the drug network and police surveillance.

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Cast

3 principal cast

Philip Sayer

Philip Sayer

Dr Thomas 'Tommy' Ramsey

John Benfield

John Benfield

Detective Inspector Brook

Georges Trillat

Georges Trillat

Pascal Lambért

Where to watch Floodtide

Floodtide is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The crime from Roger Marshall has 2 seasons and 13 total episodes, rated 9.0/10 by 1 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Floodtide have?

Floodtide has 2 seasons with 13 episodes in total.

Is Floodtide still on the air?

Floodtide has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Floodtide?

Floodtide airs on ITV1.

When did Floodtide first air?

Floodtide first aired on June 14, 1987.

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