Shoestring (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1979, Shoestring is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. Shoestring is a BBC detective drana set in Bristol and starring Trevor Eve as private detective Eddie Shoestring, who operatee his own show on Radio West, the local radio station. The programme ran between 30 September 1979 and 21 December 1980, in two series with 21 hour-long episodes. Eve opted not to return after two series, as he wanted to diversify into theatre, so the production team changed the setting to Jersey and created Bergerac, also following a detective returning to work after a bad period in his life.
Who’s in it. Shoestring stars Trevor Eve as Eddie Shoestring, Doran Godwin as Erica Bayliss, Daniel Day-Lewis as DJ and Liz Crowther as Sonia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Shoestring has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shoestring page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shoestring tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shoestring (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shoestring change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shoestring worth watching?
- Shoestring holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shoestring?
- Shoestring stars Trevor Eve, Doran Godwin, Daniel Day-Lewis, Liz Crowther and Michael Medwin.
- When was Shoestring released?
- Shoestring was released in 1979.