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Crime series about a secret government department, "Room 17", set up to deal with crimes that baffle police and government agencies. Headed by veteran World War II Agent Oldenshaw (Richard Vernon), and partnered, initially, with criminologist Dimmock (Michael Aldridge), who was replaced by Imlac Defraits (Denholm Elliott) in season two, the two men solved all manner of crimes with one unique difference, they never leave the confines of their office, working out the problems of the case from "home".
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Episode 1
A bank robbery film is using a real branch as its location but the realistic style of its unpredictable producer leads to fears the robbery will be genuine. The bank manager and his wife realise too late that they have starring roles.