The Killing of Johnny Swan

Episode aired Oct 23, 2005
1h 33m

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7.7/10

103

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Crime Drama

A year after Johnny Swan wins an important race against a Soviet runner, he and his three friends are caught up in a rematch and murder.A year after Johnny Swan wins an important race against a Soviet runner, he and his three friends are caught up in a rematch and murder.A year after Johnny Swan wins an important race against a Soviet runner, he and his three friends are caught up in a rematch and murder.

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

103

YOUR RATING

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This was the only episode of this series not to take its title from a poem by T.S. Eliot.

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10/10

The runner with everything.....seemingly.

Johnny Swan has the world at his feet, a handsome and wonderfully talented athlete at the top of his game, adoring fans, a close circle of friends. However, all that's seen on the surface masks what's really going on, a life he's not in control of.

How on Earth did this show only last four episodes, this is a genuinely superb ninety minutes of drama. There is so much going on, but it's cohesive and easy to follow. A very engaging story, which is intriguing and character driven.

Outstanding performances all round, arguably the best thing I've ever seen Peter Bowles do, normally such a gentleman, he's menacing throughout, as is Brendan Coyle. William Ash is brilliant, such a talented actor, as is Laurence Fox. Mary Stockley, dazzling as ever also shines.

Just brilliant, why oh why did we only get four episodes, this was superb, 10/10