CI5 become involved in a case concerning corruption in the building industry, and Cowley soon discovers a construction of conspiracy and chicanery in the corridors of power.
This episode is rather long on talk and short on action, with Bodie and Doyle having less to do perhaps than usual. Cowley does however get some great scenes - whether he's taking Bodie to task with his swordsmanship skills, giving corrupt ministers a well-delivered verbal ticking off, or even getting involved in a bit of a creative scuffle in the final act.
The accountant's carefully-planned death scene is memorable - especially as it comes at the hands of 'heavy' Duncan Preston - more well-known in later years of course for his comedy turns in the Harry Enfield and Victoria Wood shows. There are good guest appearances too from veteran actors Harold Innocent, Bill Fraser and Maurice Denham.
An enjoyable and unusual story, but maybe not quite up to par with the series' best and most classic episodes.
This episode is rather long on talk and short on action, with Bodie and Doyle having less to do perhaps than usual. Cowley does however get some great scenes - whether he's taking Bodie to task with his swordsmanship skills, giving corrupt ministers a well-delivered verbal ticking off, or even getting involved in a bit of a creative scuffle in the final act.
The accountant's carefully-planned death scene is memorable - especially as it comes at the hands of 'heavy' Duncan Preston - more well-known in later years of course for his comedy turns in the Harry Enfield and Victoria Wood shows. There are good guest appearances too from veteran actors Harold Innocent, Bill Fraser and Maurice Denham.
An enjoyable and unusual story, but maybe not quite up to par with the series' best and most classic episodes.
