A jazz group the Arthur Rogers Modern Jazz Quintet are having their London debut. They are frustrated that the compositions they play are organised already for them for their shows. The mysterious band manager provides the compositions and often with very little time beforehand. Carlos Varela stumbles across the hidden reason for these songs being curated for the band, it may have something to do with the important people attending the concerts.
Personal Synopsis
Off the banks of the Thames near the Wharf Pier lies Mercury International where Carlos Varela begins his story in this series. Carlos’s intelligence and charm plays to his spy-like coolness and bachelor style all make this character a great cover for whatever he is up to. This first episode sets the scene for a series of mysterious and chivalrous action.
Original Air-Date: September 28th 1963
Directed by Charles Frend
Written by Julian Bond
Carlos Varela- Carlos Thompson
Chin- Burt Kwouk
Miss Carter- Clemence Bettany
Major Nelson- Anthony Bushell
Stirink- Peter Arne
Sarah- Anneke Wills
Tania- Dora Reisser
Bill- Riggs O’Hara
Art- Jeremy Bulloch
Mooney- Hugh Futcher
Leavis- Stewart Guidotti
Wilson- James Luck
Piano Tuner- Tony Quinn
Inspector Shaunnesy- David Blake Kelly
Special Branch Man- Brian Cant
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