7.4/1077 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2011
When a businesswoman (Emma Fielding) is kidnapped in South Africa, expert hostage negotiator King believes he’s dealing with a straightforward case – pay the money, get her back. But when the release is botched and they strike again in Britain, the kidnapper, Willard’s (John Hannah) motives become far more sinister. With trouble brewing at home with his wife Sophie (Natasha Little) and teenage daughter - and his team, boss Angela (Helen Baxendale) and ambitious assistant Carrie (Amara Karan) pushed to the limit, King must draw on all his reserves to bring the victims home alive.
Director: Andy Wilson
Writer: Patrick Harbinson
- 7.4/1068 votes
#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2011
With Naomi still a hostage, the stakes are raised as Dominic must deal with the mysterious Willard (John Hannah). After a lengthy negotiation she is released, but back in England Dominic's instinct to keep an eye on her is proved right when the kidnappers strike again.
Director: Andy Wilson
Writer: Patrick Harbinson
- 7.5/1065 votes
#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2011
Recalled to help the Shaffers after Sally's abduction,King learns what the kidnappers are really after.Naomi's husband Philip has created a valuable new anti-obesity drug,worth millions and they want it. Bringing in the British police King goes for an exchange using a fake formula but Willard is ahead of him and Sally is not delivered until Philip has created the real thing.
Director: Andy Wilson
Writer: Patrick Harbinson
The Best Episodes of Kidnap and Ransom Season 1
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Kidnap and Ransom is a British television three-part miniseries, originally shown on ITV in January 2011 with a second series following in February 2012. The...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Kidnap and Ransom" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 77 votes. Directed by Andy Wilson and written by Patrick Harbinson, it aired on 1/13/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".