Male of the Species
Never trust a man whoever he is. This is the bitter lesson learned by Mary MacNeil in her relationships with three different men: her father, a mendacious womaniser; a smooth-talking office flirt, Cornelius; and an ageing barrister, Emlyn, who is enchanted by Mary's youthful vitality and charm. Only one of these men will win her heart in the end... Featuring rare television performances from Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Paul Scofield, this trilogy of plays forms a dramatic and controversial study in male behaviour. Differs slightly from the omnibus version that aired 3 Jan 1969 on NBC (US).
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Anna Calder-Marshall
Miniseries
3 episodes
1. MacNeilCarpenter and widower MacNeil takes a blunt approach in making advances to lady executive Miss Saville who works in the same firm as himself. His belief in his instincts regarding women is contradicted by his daughter Mary, who knows him better than he thinks.PGCC27minFeb 1, 1969
2. CorneliusMary must deal with the smooth charm of playboy Cornelius, who becomes besotted with her.PGCC28minFeb 8, 1969
3. EmlynMary MacNeil drifts into a complex relationship with a Welsh barrister.PGCC29minFeb 15, 1969
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Male of the Species
In three plays by ALUN OWEN
Never trust a man whoever he is. This is the bitter lesson learned by Mary MacNeil in her relationships with three different men: her father, a mendacious womaniser; a smooth-talking office flirt, Cornelius; and an ageing barrister, Emlyn, who is enchanted by Mary's youthful vitality and charm. Only one of these men will win her heart in the end... Featuring rare television performances from Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Paul Scofield, this trilogy of plays forms a dramatic and controversial study in male behaviour. Differs slightly from the omnibus version that aired 3 Jan 1969 on NBC (US).
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Cecil Clarke
- Studio
- Associated Television
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
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