South Of The Border
Drama concerning a pair of female private detectives, Pearl Parker (Buki Armstrong) and Finn Gallagher (Rosie Rowell) operating within the bustling multicultural communities of South London. The series was renowned for affording opportunities to new talent, women and people of colour both in front of and behind the cameras.
- Created By
Susan Wilkins
- First Aired on
Oct 25, 1988
- Popularity: 15.5464
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- Networks
- (GB)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
2 seaons till Jun 22, 1990
Last episode: Episode 7
Seasons & episodes
Total 2 seasons, 15 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Episode 150 min
Secretary Pearl Parker is tired of Fitz her boyfriend and boss cheating on her so she sets up surveillance to find evidence to catch him out. Without work, her driving instructor Dennis asks her to find his missing girlfriend Sheila. Together with her friend Finn, she starts to investigate
Episode 2Episode 2 min
Pearl and Finn get their first case when lawyer Milly asks them to help Carol Jackson who is accused of stabbing her husband to death.
Episode 3Episode 3 min
Pearl and Finn are put on a three month retainer by Milly's law firm Fraser-Millington. Mr Stiunayake's building is set on fire. Investigating, local councillor Paul Wilmot points them towards Walfrew Investments
Episode 4Episode 4 min
Pearl and Finn come to the aid of Danny Taylor, who managed his daughters band Chaise L but who have now been signed by Tony Freasen. Danny is angry that his daughters alleged in the papers he mistreated them
Episode 5Episode 5 min
John Foxton is a union leader involved in a mjor strike at a car plant. When he discovers funds have gone missing, he reaches out to Milly who puts Pearl and Finn on the case
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