The Smile Behind the Veil
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Television episodes |
The Smile Behind the Veil serves as the concluding installment of the 1969 ITC British TV series Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased), featuring performances by Mike Pratt, Kenneth Cope, and Annette Andre. This episode premiered on ITV on 13 March 1970 and was helmed by director Jeremy Summers.
Synopsis
During Caroline Seaton's funeral, Marty becomes suspicious of her brother Donald and his wife Cynthia, prompted by Cynthia's eerie grin. Although Jeff is reluctant to pursue the matter, Marty deceives him into visiting the Seaton residence, where Jeff narrowly escapes an assassination attempt. Marty’s prompt actions uncover that the authentic Donald Seaton has returned from Australia only to discover an impostor has taken over his identity, wed Cynthia, and murdered both Caroline and their father to seize control of the Seaton inheritance. After being cast down a well, Jeff is saved due to Marty’s intervention. The culprits are captured, the legitimate Donald reclaims his estate, and the collaboration between Randall and Hopkirk - Deceased - endures.
Cast
- Mike Pratt portraying Jeff Randall
- Kenneth Cope as Marty Hopkirk
- Annette Andre in the role of Jeannie Hopkirk
- John Bott as Dyson
- David Forbes playing Police Constable
- Robin Hawdon as Grant
- George Howe in the role of Brooks
- Freda Jackson portraying Mrs. Evans
- Clare Jenkins as Female Hiker
- Peter Jesson playing Hooper
- Peter Lawrence as Policeman
- Michael Radford as Male Hiker
- Alex Scott portraying Seaton
- Hilary Tindall as Cynthia
- Gary Watson in the role of Donald Seaton
Production
Though broadcast as the 26th and final episode, The Smile Behind the Veil was actually the seventh episode produced, filmed during August and September of 1968.
- Episode overview at Randallandhopkirk.org.uk
- Filming locations at Randallandhopkirk.org.uk