Ep 19. The Man From Nowhere

Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) is a British detective television series that aired from 1969 to 1970. The show is known for its unusual premise of featuring a detective partnership between a living detective, Jeff Randall, and his deceased partner, Marty Hopkirk, who appears as a ghost visible only to Randall. The show features the two detectives solving various cases, with the help of Hopkirk's ghostly powers.

In season 1 episode 19, entitled "The Man From Nowhere," Randall and Hopkirk find themselves solving the mystery of a man who seems to have appeared out of nowhere. The episode begins with Randall and Hopkirk being approached by a man named Danvers, who claims that he is being followed by a figure he cannot see. Danvers is convinced that this figure is trying to kill him and wants Randall and Hopkirk to investigate.

The detectives agree to take on the case and follow Danvers to his home, where they discover that he is a wealthy businessman who lives alone. When they search the house, they find no evidence of anyone following Danvers, but they do uncover a locked room that Danvers claims is his private office.

Randall manages to pick the lock and they enter the room, only to find that it is completely empty except for a single telephone. Randall answers the phone and is greeted by a mysterious voice that claims to be the "man from nowhere." The voice tells Randall that he is the one who has been following Danvers and that he will continue to do so until he gets what he wants.

Randall and Hopkirk continue to investigate, and soon discover that the man from nowhere is actually one of Danvers' business partners, who is trying to extort money from him. The man from nowhere has been able to remain invisible by using a special suit that he has developed, which renders him invisible to the naked eye.

Randall and Hopkirk confront the man from nowhere and a tense standoff ensues. However, with the help of Hopkirk's ghostly powers, the detectives are able to overcome the man, who is arrested by the police.

The episode ends with Randall and Hopkirk congratulating themselves on another successful case, and Danvers expressing his gratitude for their help. Once again, the detectives have managed to solve a seemingly unsolvable case, with the help of a little supernatural aid.

Overall, "The Man From Nowhere" is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that showcases the unique partnership between the living Randall and the deceased Hopkirk. The episode features a captivating mystery, as well as some great action sequences and a surprising twist ending. Fans of the show will no doubt enjoy this episode, as it is a great example of what makes Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) such an entertaining and intriguing series.