African Patrol
Inspector Paul Derek is based in Nairobi, Kenya but travels throughout the colonial territory solving crimes. The nature of the bad behavior is often unique to the African locale. The phone number at the office is 1356.
- 1957-1959
- 1 season
- Suspense
Inspector Paul Derek is based in Nairobi, Kenya but travels throughout the colonial territory solving crimes. The nature of the bad behavior is often unique to the African locale. The phone number at the office is 1356.
Season 1 Episode Guide
39 Episodes 1958 - 1959
Episode 1
The Baboon Laughed
30 mins
Helen and Robert Gibson are on safari with their secretary Raymond. Jealous Robert suspects Raymond of having an affair with Helen. When Raymond is trampled by elephants Paul Derek must determine if it was murder or an accident.
Episode 2
The Hunt
30 mins
A man is murdered but he describes the killer before expiring. In pursuit of the accused Derek finds clues to Nairobi's notorious drug trade and atrempts to bring down the leaders.
Episode 3
Bodango Gold
Hendrik Depree is found dead in old Nairobi with gold in his pocket. He was an old friend of Chief Insp. Paul Derek.
Episode 4
Lost
Episode 5
The Accident
Episode 6
The Duel
Episode 7
Murder Is Spelled L.OV.E.
Episode 8
The Bad Samaritan
Episode 9
Hooded Death
Episode 10
Shooting Star
A motion picture is being filmed in Derek's jurisdiction and he hears of trouble on the set. Derek finds three attempt have been made on the life of the male star. The inspector has plenty of suspects as no one likes the temperamental actor.
Episode 11
No Science
Episode 12
Heart of Gold
Episode 13
Counterfeit
Episode 14
Mombassa
A young woman correspondent for an international magazine goes missing and Inspector Derek begins the search. Derek finds himself in the dark alleys of Kenya's port city and discovers the lady is in mortal danger.
Episode 15
Tycoon
Episode 16
Hashish
Episode 17
Knife of Aesculapius
Episode 18
Killer from the Forest
Episode 19
Breakout
Episode 20
The Girl
Episode 21
Missing Doctor
Episode 22
Dead Shot
Episode 23
The Abduction
Episode 24
The Silver Story
Episode 25
Black Ivory
Derek is leading an uneventful safari near Mount Kenya when he encounters terrified natives. The locals are being subjugated by a criminal band that call themselves the Leopard men. Derek must find and arrest the bandits.
Episode 26
The Robbery
Episode 27
No Place to Hide
A cattleman approaches Charles Sidrom for a loan to tide him over until his herd recovers from disease and he is able to bring them to market. Sidrom refuses and when he subsequently found murdered, evidence is found implicating the rancher. Inspector Derek believes the case is too pat and believes that the young rancher may have been framed. refused
Episode 28
The Mortimer Touch
Inspector Paul Derek head to the bush after he's told of a village living in fear. Finding the terrified tribes people who are kept in virtual slavery by John Mortimer. The natives think Mortimer has magic powers and Derek must break his hold on them.
Episode 29
Shadowed Light
Episode 30
Ghost Country
Episode 31
The Sickness
Episode 32
Snake in the Grass
30 mins
Inspector Derek heads into the East African bush to track down a murderer, but when he is bitten by a poisonous snake, the murderer must choose to escape or bring the ailing police officer to civilization and risk being hung for his crime.
Episode 33
The Speculator
Episode 34
Hell Hath No Fury
Episode 35
The Trek
Episode 36
Knave of Diamonds
Episode 37
A Witness to Murder
Episode 38
The Deadly 20 Minutes
Episode 39