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 (12)
1. Orlando and the Return of Moosh
Aired 25 March 1968 • 30 min
2. When Did You Last See Your Father?
Aired 1 April 1968 • 30 min
3. Don't Look Now
Aired 8 April 1968 • 30 min
4. Where Was Moosh When the Lights Went Out?
Aired 15 April 1968 • 30 min
5. Orlando and the Up Jungle Affair
Aired 26 April 1968 • 30 min
6. Who's Afraid of Piranha Fish?
Aired 3 May 1968 • 30 min
7. Me Tarzan Up Gum Tree
Aired 10 May 1968 • 30 min
8. Let's Be Hairy Together
Aired 17 May 1968 • 30 min
9. Orlando and the Fifi Affair
Aired 24 May 1968 • 30 min
10. Aimez-vous Serge Trowzeroff
Aired 30 May 1968 • 30 min
11. Comment Allez Are You Up?
Aired 7 June 1968 • 30 min
12. Au Revoir But Not Goodbye
Aired 14 June 1968 • 30 min