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6.03 votes198050mEndedDramaCrime

Synopsis

The Enigma Files is a British television detective drama that ran for a single series of fifteen episodes in 1980. Detective Chief Inspector Nick Lewis is tasked with investigating unsolved crimes.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. The SweeperNow viewing1980-04-1550mNick Lewis's forced transfer to the Prisoners' Property Office promises nothing but boredom and the antagonism of Kate Burtonâ€”but it also nearly costs him his life.
2. Gone Missing1980-04-2250mNick Lewis vanishes while investigating the disappearance of heiress Caroline Bates.
3. False-Hearted Lover1980-04-2950mLewis becomes emotionally involved with a suspect when the file on Arnold Humble's accidental death is re-opened.
4. Billy the Late and Great1980-05-0650mForger William Swain has died in prison so DCI Adams is ordered to track down the engraving plates and any counterfeit money left in circulation.
5. Investigation of a Copper1980-05-1350mNick Lewis and fellow officer Joe Mackie find themselves under investigation from Criminal Investigations when a convicted prisoner gives their names to DCI Lowson
6. The Charity Man1980-05-2050mPhil Strong is given discarded fake charity boxes left on a rubbish tip to find their origin. DCI Nick Lewis, however, considers it evidence and needs to be investigated despite the low amount of money stolen.
7. Cook In1980-05-2750mDivorcee Penny Birch was conned out of a large amount of money by a plausible suitor, who even had his own butler. The police investigation drew a blank but DCI Lewis believes a new lead may catch this duo.
8. Gunpowder Plot1980-06-0350mA gang plot to enter the police's vaults containing files and evidence from previous investigations.
9. Every Picture Tells a Story1980-06-1050mPhil Strong visits Stanton, looking into a pair of forged paintings owned by Harry Brookeway. When Brookeway is found dead and Phil standing over him, he is arrested for murder which is convenient for everyone.
10. Why Don't They Tell You These Things?1980-06-1750mTwo hit men have Peter Wolfe in the sights when he sees DCI Lewis and takes off running. A hour later his body is pulled out of the canal except when Lewis attempts to view the body he is thwarted.
11. Repeat After Me1980-06-2450mHigh flying company secretary Pam Knowland asks Nick Lewis to help her get a blackmailer who is threatening to give information to their clients. Knowland is terrified that her ex-husband crimes would destroy her current business.
12. Dead Reckoning1980-07-0150mPhil Strong recovers fingerprints from a batch of stolen watches which belong to Phil Singer, who died twelve years previous. DCI Lewis discovers Singer has a daughter and decides to use her to root him out.
13. Fit Up1980-07-0850mNick Lewis ex-wife Pauline is arrested at the airport when a .22 pistol is found in her bag. The gun is later linked to the Wesminster Bank job where someone was killed. Lewis is convinced she has been fit up.
14. The Full Flying Carpet Treatment1980-07-1550mThe brother of Sheik Ibn Essif, Hussein has made plans to kidnap him to stop attending a conference in London. The Sheik has escaped one attack but is in hospital. Returning valuable possessions, Nick is kidnapped by mistake.
15. Backtrack1980-07-2250mWhen Nick Lewis returns from holiday he discovers his replacement D.S Dennis Kates has died in a car accident. According his wife, Kates was going solve a case that D.C.I Lewis had made a mistake on.

Cast

Top Billed Cast

Tom Adams
Det Chief Insp Nick Lewis
Sharon Maughan
Kate Burton
Duggie Brown
Phil Strong
Carole Nimmons
Sue Maxwell
Alyson Spiro
Liz Lewis

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Is The Enigma Files available to watch online?

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How many seasons does The Enigma Files have?

The Enigma Files has 1 season and 15 episodes.

When did The Enigma Files first air?

The Enigma Files first aired in 1980.

Is The Enigma Files still running?

The Enigma Files's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is The Enigma Files?

The Enigma Files is classified as Drama, Crime.