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Play S1 E1Armchair Theatre is a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and later by Thames Television from mid-1968.
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42 episodes
- 1. The OutsiderNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJul 8, 1956
- 2. The Handshake / Bid for FameNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minAug 12, 1956
- 3. Tears in the WindNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minSep 16, 1956
- 4. Flash PointNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minSep 23, 1956
- 5. Black LimelightNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minSep 30, 1956
- 6. The Hollow CrownNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minOct 7, 1956
- 7. It's an Ill WindNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minOct 14, 1956
- 8. The MotherAfter a five month trudge through Poland the Kosky family have reached an Austrian labour camp. Their hopes to emigrate to Canada take a desperate turn when Mrs Kosky is diagnosed with tuberculosis.CC1 h 0 minOct 28, 1956
- 9. The Old Lady Shows Her MedalsNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minNov 4, 1956
- 10. The Common ManNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minNov 11, 1956
- 11. The Right ThingWhen someone is killed in a road accident, Bob Slater wants to "do the right thing". But will he?CC1 h 0 minNov 25, 1956
- 12. The Face of a StrangerNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minDec 2, 1956
- 13. The Same SkyThe theme of Romeo and Juliet reworked in an orthodox Jewish household where Jeff who is a Christian falls in love with Juliet. Both families bitterly oppose the relationship. The story is set in wartime, in the East End of London.CC1 h 0 minDec 9, 1956
- 14. Three O'Clock DeadlineNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minDec 16, 1956
- 15. The Great HealerNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minDec 16, 1956
- 16. Miss JulieLate 19th century. The young miss Julie lives in a mansion with her father. She has recently broken her engagement but is attracted to one of the servants, Jean. They spend the midsummer night together, telling each other their memories and of their dreams. Realizing that an affair between a man of the people and an aristocrat is impossible, they plan to escape to Switzerland.CC1 h 0 minDec 23, 1956
- 17. Ring Out the OldNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minDec 30, 1956
- 18. Michael and MaryNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJan 13, 1957
- 19. The NecklaceMrs. Kendrick borrows a jeweled necklace from a friend for an important social event. Afterwards it is stolen, and Mrs. Kendrick goes into debt to duplicate it. The thief discovers it's costume jewelry, but Mrs. Kendrick never learns the truth, and struggles for years to pay off the huge debt.CC1 h 0 minJan 20, 1957
- 20. The Last FlightNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJan 27, 1957
- 21. Quay SouthNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 3, 1957
- 22. If This Be TreasonNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 10, 1957
- 23. The King of IcelandThere are odd goings-on in the Turkish baths. Is the distinguished stranger among the Colonel Blimps really the "King of Iceland"?CC1 h 0 minFeb 17, 1957
- 24. The WitnessNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 24, 1957
- 25. This Was a WomanOlivia Russell is outwardly a devoted wife and mother, the kind mistress of a happy home, and a sympathetic friend. But this suburban respectability conceals a sinister aspect of the feminine.CC1 h 0 minMar 10, 1957
- 26. The Cask of AmontilladoDeep beneath the streets of Italy lie the catacombs of the Montresors, filled with barrels of wine and the bones of the dead. One evening, friends Fortunado and Montresor venture below the city with promises of the rare vintage wine Amontillado and find themselves in a web of betrayal and revenge that changes their friendship forever. Based on the short story by Edgar Allan Poe.CC1 h 0 minMar 17, 1957
- 27. Catch a Falling StarWhat future is there for a forgotten star of the New York theatre?CC1 h 0 minMar 24, 1957
- 28. Hilda MorganNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minApr 7, 1957
- 29. The Constant StrangerNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minApr 14, 1957
- 30. AutumnNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minApr 21, 1957
- 31. The HeiressA young naive woman falls for a handsome young man who her emotionally abusive father suspects is a fortune hunter.CC1 h 0 minMay 5, 1957
- 32. Rappaport Always PaysNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minMay 12, 1957
- 33. PossessionNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minMay 19, 1957
- 34. The Old LadiesNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minMay 26, 1957
- 35. Dear MurdererNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJun 2, 1957
- 36. Escape To HappinessA famous (married) concert pianist falls in love with a young music student.CC1 h 0 minJun 9, 1957
- 37. Start from ScratchNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJun 16, 1957
- 38. It Pays to AdvertiseThe son of a rich soap manufacturer gets himself in predicaments trying to prove to his father that he's responsible enough for marriage.CC1 h 0 minJun 30, 1957
- 39. The Whiteheaded BoyNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJul 14, 1957
- 40. While Parents SleepNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minJul 28, 1957
- 41. Bed, Board and RomanceNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minAug 11, 1957
- 42. The Women Have Their WayNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minAug 25, 1957
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Armchair Theatre
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Armchair Theatre is a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and later by Thames Television from mid-1968.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Sydney Newman
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Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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