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Episode 1

The Serpent Series 1
Episode 1 of 8

Bangkok, 1975. Dutch diplomat Herman Knippenberg investigates the disappearance of a young couple who were last seen alive at the apartment of gem dealer Charles Sobhraj.

58 minutes

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New Year's Day 2021 21:00
BBC One

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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:02

    James Gang

    Funk 49

  • 00:04

    The Rolling Stones

    Fingerprint File

  • 00:25

    Joni Mitchell

    Coyote

  • 00:28

    Golden Wing

    Hear Me

  • 00:41

    Jacques Dutronc

    Cactus

  • 00:45

    Funkadelic

    Nappy Dugout

  • 00:47

    Shuggie Otis

    Bootie Cooler

Credits

Charles Sobhraj Tahar Rahim
Marie-Andrée Leclerc Jenna Coleman
Herman Knippenberg Billy Howle
Angela Knippenberg Ellie Bamber
Ajay Chowdhury Amesh Edireweera
Paul Siemons Tim McInnerny
Helena Dekker Ellie De Lange
Writer Richard Warlow
Producer Stephen Smallwood
Director Tom Shankland
Production Company Mammoth Screen

Broadcast

  • New Year's Day 2021 21:00
    BBC One

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