Raffles(1977)

The adventures of a gentleman thief in Victorian England

Raffles is a 1977 television series that adapts Ernest William Hornung's classic stories of the gentleman thief A. J. Raffles. Set in Victorian London, the show follows Raffles, a celebrated cricketer who leads a double life as a master burglar, alongside his eager but naive companion Bunny Manders. Together they execute daring heists against the wealthy elite while staying one step ahead of the dogged Inspector Mackenzie. Produced by Yorkshire Television and written by Philip Mackie, the episodes faithfully recreate Hornung's tales, occasionally weaving two stories into a single episode. The series balances wit and suspense as Raffles and Manders navigate the high-stakes world of Victorian crime, relying on charm, cunning, and nerves of steel to pull off their audacious robberies without getting caught.