Shades of Greene
Shades of Greene is a British television series based on short stories written by the author Graham Greene. The series began in 1975, with each hour-long episode featuring a dramatisation of one of Greene's stories, many of which dealt with issues such as guilt and the Catholic faith, as well as looking at life in general. Actors to have appeared in the series include John Gielgud, Leo McKern, Virginia McKenna, Paul Scofield, and Roy Kinnear. The series began on 9 September 1975 and ran for two seasons.
9 episodes
- 1. When Greek Meets GreekFennick is a nobody con-man who sets up a bogus correspondence college with an Oxford address. Lord Driver's son's involvement brings the crunch.CC1 h 0 minSep 9, 1975
- 2. Cheap in AugustStory set in Jamaica about Mary holidaying unattached and ready to philander. Henry isn't exactly what the opportunity seems to demand.CCSep 16, 1975
- 3. The Invisible Japanese GentlemenDenholm Elliott is the author observing other eaters in a fish restaurant.CCSep 23, 1975
- 4. Special DutiesMr. Ferraro is a millionaire industrialist who puts out a contract for prayers for his salvation. Miss Sanderson is the lady who gets the job.CCSep 23, 1975
- 5. Two Gentle PeopleA gentle tale, this, about two lonely middle-aged people who meet by chance in a Paris park and wonder whether they can find new life in each other.CCSep 30, 1975
- 6. The Root of All EvilA 19th century farce where after a very good dinner, three gentlemen appear in drag.CCOct 7, 1975
- 7. A Little Place Off the Edgware RoadCraven is a man so disgusted with his weak body he hates the idea it might survive death.CC1 h 0 minOct 14, 1975
- 8. The Blue FilmA man goes to the cinema with his wife. When an adult film comes on, he realises that he is one of the stars.CCOct 14, 1975
- 9. The DestructorsAn old man leaves his house for a couple of weeks. In the meantime boys take over the house and set about destroying everything in an orderly, militaristic fashion.CCOct 21, 1975
Shades of Greene
Shades of Greene is a British television series based on short stories written by the author Graham Greene. The series began in 1975, with each hour-long episode featuring a dramatisation of one of Greene's stories, many of which dealt with issues such as guilt and the Catholic faith, as well as looking at life in general. Actors to have appeared in the series include John Gielgud, Leo McKern, Virginia McKenna, Paul Scofield, and Roy Kinnear. The series began on 9 September 1975 and ran for two seasons.
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Audio languages
English
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