The Long Firm

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Mark Strong stars as the brooding Soho crime boss in the swinging 60s

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Mark Strong stars in this story of a Soho crime boss, told through the eyes of the people who know him. In 60s London, Henry Starks builds his fortune through shady means...

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Lord Teddy Thursby gets a little too involved with the dangerous Harry Starks.

Teddy's Story

Racketeer Harry Starks sees Teddy Thursby, an impecunious peer of the realm with a predilection for young men, as a means of joining the Establishment, legitimising his business dealings, and obtaining real status and power.

Ruby Ryder, a fading starlet, befriends Harry and gives his boyfriend acting lessons.

Ruby's Story

Ruby Ryder is just the sort of faded celebrity that Harry likes, so when he turns the club into an erotic revue, he employs her to choreograph the strip shows and liaise with the corrupt Inspector Mooney over the porn racket.

Harry hangs out with Jimmy. LSD is big and Jimmy's paranoia isn't helped by a bad trip.

Jimmy's Story

When one of his former rent boys is found murdered, Inspector Mooney infers that Harry is responsible. With the help of low-life speed dealer Jimmy, Harry determines to find the truth but could it really be Harry that is to blame for the boy's death?

Lecturer Lenny finds Harry to be his most gifted student.

Lenny's Story

In the final part of the dramatisation of Jake Arnott's acclaimed novel, Harry Starks is now in prison serving 25 years.

The Long Firm

The Long Firm

Series 1

1. Teddy's Story

1. Teddy's Story

2. Ruby's Story

2. Ruby's Story

3. Jimmy's Story

3. Jimmy's Story

4. Lenny's Story

4. Lenny's Story