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 (11)
1. Orlando and the Frightened Clown
Aired 17 January 1967 • 30 min
2. The Show Must Go On
Aired 24 January 1967 • 30 min
3. An Apple a Day
Aired 31 January 1967 • 30 min
4. Clown on a Bike
Aired 7 February 1967 • 30 min
5. Send for Fred Pinwaid
Aired 14 February 1967 • 30 min
6. Curtain up
Aired 21 February 1967 • 30 min
7. Orlando and the Irish Stew: A Tune in the Night
Aired 28 February 1967 • 30 min
8. The Stew Thickens
Aired 7 March 1967 • 30 min
9. Masks Over Masks
Aired 14 March 1967 • 30 min
10. A Bit of a Dance
Aired 21 March 1967 • 30 min
11. Pincer Movement
Aired 27 March 1967 • 30 min