Synopsis
The Revenue Men is a British television series, produced and transmitted by the BBC between 1967 and 1968. The series dealt with cases handled by the Investigation Branch of Customs and Excise such as the illegal import of goods, illegal immigration and business transactions amongst travellers. The Revenue Men was produced by Gerard Glaister. The series lasted for three series and 39 episodes in total. In spite of this fact, all of the episodes were later wiped, with no episodes extant in the BBC archives as of 2009.
Episodes
1E1The TradersThe keen young Ross McInnes makes blunders when handling his first case since joining the Branch.50m2E2Don't Get ConspicuousRoss McInnes, eager for work, acts on a tip-off meant for Smith, who lets him have his head while keeping him on a long lead.50m3E3You Can't WinThree million English cigarettes are hijacked in France. The men of the I.B. go to work on the assumption that they could be on their way back to this country. The problem is when and how - and who?50m4E4A Tough BusinessTom MacDonnell, a haulage operator, uses gas oil, duty twopence a gallon, in his lorries, but claims rebate on diesel, duty three shillings and sevenpence a gallon. When Meg meets up again with once steady boy friend Caesar Smith she finds that her emotions, her maternal interest and her loyalties are all placed under a cruel strain.50m5E5The Money ManLarry Hagan is a good businessman, deserves all the trappings of success. Or so it seems until Smith and Campbell take a closer look and uncover a neat racket.50m6E6SwallowtaleThe import duty on antique jewellery is high. So evasion on a valuable item can look like a way to easy money - and become a difficult trade for the men of the I.B. to put a stop to.50m7E7The BenefactorEasy money is the usual lure in smuggling. But there can be other motives as Smith and McInnes discover when they dig into the past of a man who seems to have everything money can buy.50m8E8Sometimes There's a BonusOne case leads to another and Smith discovers the makings of a fraud that neither the I.B. nor the police can do anything about - until someone gets hurt.50m9E9Pretty Flat Kind of ExistenceSome contraband can kill, and when this happens Smith and McInnes need to go a step further than the police to cut the pipeline.50m10E10A Man Takes a DrinkWhen whisky disappears from a bonded warehouse Smith and McInnes become involved in a very ingenious plan to defraud the Revenue.50m11E11You Can Always resignSmith is investigating a firm of importers but when he becomes involved with the owner's daughter he finds himself in a most invidious position.50m12E12Deadly CargoA child is shot by terrorists and the rifle used was made in Britain. Smith becomes emotionally involved in the case of illegal arms deals because of his personal experience of terrorists. But then, who are the terrorists?50m13E13BorderlineWhen plastic explosives are used by the so-called I.R.A. it becomes obvious that their supplies are coming into the Republic from Britain. McInnes and Smith investigate and find that even the most charming of men can be dangerously irresponsible.50m
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