Charlie(1984)

Charlie is a British crime drama following a private detective drawn into dangerous union politics. When Charlie Alexander discovers a dying shop steward named Stan Peace, he becomes obsessed with uncovering why his own name appears in the dead man's address book. What begins as a simple question spirals into a murky investigation of trade union corruption and sinister power plays. As Charlie digs deeper, he uncovers layers of deception that put him at odds with powerful forces within the Distributive Worker's Union. The case becomes increasingly complex and threatening, forcing the detective to navigate a world where loyalty, betrayal, and violence intersect. Charlie must decide how far he's willing to go to find the truth—and what price he's willing to pay.