5. Edge Of Darkness

An A to Z of UK Television Drama - A podcast by An A to Z of UK Television Drama - Saturdays

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Episode 5 sees us reach the letter E as we tackle the dramatic behemoth that is the 1985 BBC thriller Edge of Darkness! Starring Bob Peck, Joe Don Baker, Joanne Whalley and Charles Kay, the series was so popular on its first BBC2 transmission that it was immediately repeated on BBC1. Andy and Martin discuss how they feel this story of nuclear shenanigans stands up today and whether it truly deserves the accolades that have been heaped on it over the years. Get it while it's hot! Next time: Fortunes of War