Raffles (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 1977, Raffles is a comedy and crime series.
What it’s about. Raffles was a 1977 television adaptation of the A. J. Raffles stories by Ernest William Hornung. The series was produced by Yorkshire Television and written by Philip Mackie. The episodes were largely faithful adaptations of the stories in the books, though occasionally two stories would be merged to create one. In Victorian-era London, gentleman thief A. J. Raffles, a renowned cricketer, and his friend, the eager but naive Bunny Manders, test their skills in relieving the wealthy of their valuables whilst avoiding detection, especially from the persistent Inspector Mackenzie.
Who’s in it. Raffles stars Anthony Valentine as A. J. Raffles, Christopher Strauli as Bunny Manders, John Stratton and Robert Hardy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Raffles sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raffles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raffles tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raffles (1977)?
- In GB, Raffles is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Raffles worth watching?
- Raffles holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Raffles?
- Raffles stars Anthony Valentine, Christopher Strauli, John Stratton, Robert Hardy and Charles Dance.
- When was Raffles released?
- Raffles was released in 1977.