Joseph O'Conor
Gerald Prestley
TV SERIES
Hit and Run
Crime
Hit and Run is a four-part British television crime drama miniseries that premiered in the UK on January 18, 1965. The series was produced by Associated-Rediffusion Television for ITV and consists of episodes detailing a fatal accident, the police enquiry, and the subsequent trial.
Top cast
Rosalie Crutchley
Georgina Prestley
William Dexter
Det. Insp. Kleenan
John Tillinger
Steven Prestley
Reg Lye
Jelly Evans
James Beck
Det. Sgt. Reece
Edina Ronay
Caroline Astey
LA
Laurie Asprey
Alan Blossom
Creative team
Paddy Russell (Director)
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Episodes
4 EpisodesHit and Run • EP 1
011. Accident
Gerald Prestley, a successful and respected solicitor, in a county town, finds himself in trouble.
Hit and Run • EP 2
022. Enquiry
A man has been killed by a car that did not stop. The same night Steven Prestley, son of a local solicitor, borrowed his father's car. Later his parents found two dents on the car and a smashed headlamp.
Hit and Run • EP 3
033. Arrest
Questioned by his father, Steven has denied responsibility for the accident, but admitted he was very drunk at the time. Inspector Kleenan has found signs of recent damage on the car and has asked to see Steven.
Hit and Run • EP 4
044. Trial
Inspector Kleenan has questioned Steven and been puzzled by his answers. Gerald Prestley accused Kleenan of seeking not justice but vengeance, and refused to tell him how the car was damaged. Kleenan then arrested Steven.