About this season
Orlando is a British young adult detective thriller series transmitted for four series between 1965–1968. Produced by Associated-Rediffusion for ITV, it stars Sam Kydd in the title role, which he reprises from the adult television series Crane. Orlando O'Connor is an ex-Foreign Legionnaire who has picked up a magic talisman, the 'Gizzmo'. Following the dissolution of his boat building firm, he travels to London's Docklands to meet an old Navy comrade Tony, seeking work, only to find Tony has been killed. He links up with siblings David and Jenny, who have inherited a detective agency from their uncle. Of the 76 produced episodes, only four are believed to survive.
Episodes (13)
1. The Silver Spoon
Aired 13 April 1965 • 30 min
2. Orlando Tells a Story
Aired 20 April 1965 • 30 min
3. A Ring of Dogs
Aired 27 April 1965 • 30 min
4. Humpty Dumpty
Aired 4 May 1965 • 30 min
5. Mask of Fear
Aired 11 May 1965 • 30 min
6. The Black Snake
Aired 18 May 1965 • 30 min
7. Ding Dong Bell
Aired 25 May 1965 • 30 min
8. Flight to Calais
Aired 1 June 1965 • 30 min
9. Load of Bilge Water
Aired 8 June 1965 • 30 min
10. The New People
Aired 15 June 1965 • 30 min
11. Skinny
Aired 22 June 1965 • 30 min
12. A Code for Life
Aired 29 June 1965 • 30 min
13. The Gold Plated Football
Aired 6 July 1965 • 30 min