Under the Hammer (1994)
3.8 of 5 from 45 ratings
5h 57min
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- Synopsis:
From the creator of 'Rumpole of the Bailey'...Secrets and seduction at a London auction house...Intrigue and romance in a high stakes world Ben Glazier (Richard Wilson) and Maggie Perowne (Jan Francis) head the paintings department at Klinskys, a well-regarded auction house. Ben cant resist a good mystery, whether its identifying a potential Titian masterpiece, tracking down a lost Dickens manuscript, or pondering how to catch Maggies attention. Maggie, meanwhile, dabbles in her own workplace intrigue - in the form of dashing-yet-dodgy wine expert Nick Roper (Michael Siberry). Ben and Maggie share a profound passion for the art they put under the hammer, even if the job means contending with professional competition, a mad boss, and the ever-present threat of fraud. One part art caper, one part slow-burn romance, Under the Hammer provides a revealing glimpse into a world that celebrates profit nearly as much as artistic genius. Written by John Mortimer, creator of 'Rumpole of the Bailey', the series also features superb guest stars, including John Gielgud (Arthur), Emily Mortimer (Match Point), Rosemary Harris (Spider-Man), Hermione Norris (Cold Feet), and Ian Carmichael (The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries). - Actors:
- Richard Wilson, Jan Francis, Robert Lang, Michael Siberry, Marsha Fitzalan, Stephen Boxer, Rose Keegan, Susan Engel, Kate McKenzie, Gillian Raine, David De Keyser, John Grillo, Michael Shannon, James Cossins, Dan O'Herlihy, Judy Cornwell, Briony Glassco, Keith Barron, Emily Mortimer, Ralph Nossek
- Genres:
- British TV, TV Classics, TV Comedies, TV Dramas, TV Romance
