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Shoestring

THE PRIVATE EAR.

7.4(5)197950m2 seasons

Where to watch Shoestring in France

Shoestring isn't available to stream, rent or buy in France right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 23 May 2026.

Overview

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.

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Where can I watch Shoestring in France?+

Shoestring is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Shoestring on Netflix?+

Shoestring is not on Netflix in France right now.

How many seasons of Shoestring are there?+

Shoestring has 2 seasons and 21 episodes in total.

Who stars in Shoestring?+

Shoestring stars Trevor Eve, Doran Godwin, Liz Crowther and Michael Medwin.

When did Shoestring come out?+

Shoestring is a 1979 web series created by Robert Banks Stewart and Richard Harris.

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