Richard Vernon and Denholm Elliott star as super-sleuths in this first series. Room 17 is the secret centre of operations for the Department of Special Research, a unit set up to examine the criminal mind and handle cases that have baffled the police and security services. Starring Richard Vernon (Goldfinger, A Hard Day’s Night), Michael Aldridge (Shanghai Surprise) and Denholm Elliottt (Indiana Jones, Trading Places) as the celebrated super-sleuths. Series 1. ‘An enjoyably different kind of crime series, with a distinctive flavour of its own. Highly recommended.’ – Cult TV Lounge