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Playhouse

All Episodes 1974 - 1982
TV-PG

  • Ended
  • #<Network:0x00007fe955ec3358>
  • 1974-03-13T00:00:00Z
  • 1h 10m
  • 5d 4h 28m (106 episodes)
  • Sarah Pia Anderson
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Drama
Anthology drama series, also known as BBC2 Playhouse.

108 episodes

Series Premiere

1974-03-13T00:00:00Z

1x01 Sizwe Bansi Is Dead

Series Premiere

1x01 Sizwe Bansi Is Dead

  • 1974-03-13T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1974-08-05T23:00:00Z

1x02 The Joke

1x02 The Joke

  • 1974-08-05T23:00:00Z1h 10m

Season Finale

1974-08-12T23:00:00Z

1x03 The Cafeteria

Season Finale

1x03 The Cafeteria

  • 1974-08-12T23:00:00Z1h 10m

Season Premiere

1975-01-08T00:00:00Z

2x01 The Breakthrough

Season Premiere

2x01 The Breakthrough

  • 1975-01-08T00:00:00Z1h 10m

An engineer is sent to a remote government lab to assist a scientist in his research and to report back on what exactly this consists of. He discovers that the scientist is seeking to prove the existence of a theoretical form of energy that he believes to be the source of all paranormal powers. To capture it in the lab, he plans to use a subject on the brink of death, as well as in a hypnotic trance (to be induced by the computer) and also in telepathic communication with someone else--a child who is mentally deficient but psychically gifted--who can report the dying subject's sensations posthumously. At first skeptical, then appalled, the engineer soon becomes a convert to the scientist's views, concealing the nature of the planned experiment from his own employer and fending off a visit by government officials that would prevent it. At last it takes place, and it seems to be a success...but is it?

Season Finale

1975-01-15T00:00:00Z

2x02 Mrs Acland's Ghosts

Season Finale

2x02 Mrs Acland's Ghosts

  • 1975-01-15T00:00:00Z1h 10m

Mr Mockler and Mrs Acland have never met, but gradually Mrs Acland's ghosts begin to take over Mr Mockler's life.

2x03 Diane

  • no air date1h 10m

Season Premiere

1976-03-19T00:00:00Z

3x01 Kites

Season Premiere

3x01 Kites

  • 1976-03-19T00:00:00Z1h 10m

3x02 An Accident Of Class And Sex

  • 1976-03-25T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1976-04-01T23:00:00Z

3x03 A Martyr To The System

3x03 A Martyr To The System

  • 1976-04-01T23:00:00Z1h 10m

Season Finale

1976-04-08T23:00:00Z

3x04 The Button Man

Season Finale

3x04 The Button Man

  • 1976-04-08T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1976-04-15T23:00:00Z

3x05 Practical Experience

3x05 Practical Experience

  • 1976-04-15T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1976-04-22T23:00:00Z

3x06 Dad

3x06 Dad

  • 1976-04-22T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1976-04-29T23:00:00Z

3x07 The Chauffeur

3x07 The Chauffeur

  • 1976-04-29T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1976-05-06T23:00:00Z

3x08 Play Things

3x08 Play Things

  • 1976-05-06T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1976-05-13T23:00:00Z

3x09 Jumbo

3x09 Jumbo

  • 1976-05-13T23:00:00Z1h 10m

Season Premiere

1976-09-28T23:00:00Z

4x01 The Mind Beyond: Meriel, The Ghost Girl

Season Premiere

4x01 The Mind Beyond: Meriel, The Ghost Girl

  • 1976-09-28T23:00:00Z1h 10m

4x02 The Mind Beyond: Double Echo

  • 1976-10-05T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1976-10-27T00:00:00Z

4x05 The Mind Beyond: Stones

4x05 The Mind Beyond: Stones

  • 1976-10-27T00:00:00Z1h 10m

Season Finale

1976-11-03T00:00:00Z

4x06 The Mind Beyond: The Man With The Power

Season Finale

4x06 The Mind Beyond: The Man With The Power

  • 1976-11-03T00:00:00Z1h 10m

Season Premiere

1977-01-12T00:00:00Z

5x01 The Achurch Letters

Season Premiere

5x01 The Achurch Letters

  • 1977-01-12T00:00:00Z1h 10m

Season Premiere

1979-11-07T00:00:00Z

6x01 School Play

Season Premiere

6x01 School Play

  • 1979-11-07T00:00:00Z1h 10m

6x02 Every Good Boy Deserves Favour

  • 1979-11-14T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1979-11-21T00:00:00Z

6x03 The Brylcreem Boys

6x03 The Brylcreem Boys

  • 1979-11-21T00:00:00Z1h 10m

6x04 An Affinity With Dr. Still

  • 1979-11-28T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1979-12-05T00:00:00Z

6x05 Home Movies

6x05 Home Movies

  • 1979-12-05T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1979-12-12T00:00:00Z

6x06 Sweet Wine Of Youth

6x06 Sweet Wine Of Youth

  • 1979-12-12T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1979-12-19T00:00:00Z

6x07 Speed King

6x07 Speed King

  • 1979-12-19T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-01-12T00:00:00Z

6x08 Pews

6x08 Pews

  • 1980-01-12T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-01-19T00:00:00Z

6x09 Gentle Folk

6x09 Gentle Folk

  • 1980-01-19T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-01-23T00:00:00Z

6x10 Trouble With Gregory

6x10 Trouble With Gregory

  • 1980-01-23T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-01-26T00:00:00Z

6x11 Lifelike

6x11 Lifelike

  • 1980-01-26T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-02-09T00:00:00Z

6x12 The Enigma

6x12 The Enigma

  • 1980-02-09T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-02-16T00:00:00Z

6x13 Hesther For Example

6x13 Hesther For Example

  • 1980-02-16T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-03-08T00:00:00Z

6x14 The Best Of Friends

6x14 The Best Of Friends

  • 1980-03-08T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-03-15T00:00:00Z

6x15 In Hiding

6x15 In Hiding

  • 1980-03-15T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-03-21T23:00:00Z

6x16 Rottingdeen

6x16 Rottingdeen

  • 1980-03-21T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-04-17T23:00:00Z

6x17 The Dig

6x17 The Dig

  • 1980-04-17T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-04-24T23:00:00Z

6x18 Happy

6x18 Happy

  • 1980-04-24T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-05-01T23:00:00Z

6x19 Mary's Wife

6x19 Mary's Wife

  • 1980-05-01T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-05-08T23:00:00Z

6x20 Games Without Frontiers

6x20 Games Without Frontiers

  • 1980-05-08T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-05-15T23:00:00Z

6x21 The Unborn

6x21 The Unborn

  • 1980-05-15T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-05-22T23:00:00Z

6x22 Electric In The City

6x22 Electric In The City

  • 1980-05-22T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-07-12T23:00:00Z

6x23 Hallelujah, Mary Plum

6x23 Hallelujah, Mary Plum

  • 1980-07-12T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-08-02T23:00:00Z

6x24 Dalhousie's Luck

6x24 Dalhousie's Luck

  • 1980-08-02T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1980-08-09T23:00:00Z

6x25 An Ordered Life

6x25 An Ordered Life

  • 1980-08-09T23:00:00Z1h 10m

Season Premiere

1980-10-31T00:00:00Z

7x01 Caught on a Train

Season Premiere

7x01 Caught on a Train

  • 1980-10-31T00:00:00Z1h 20m

Peter boards a train to attend an important business meeting across Europe. His train trip is made more complicated by two women also assigned to his train compartment. One is an independent American whom Peter finds attractive. The other is Frau Messner - an extremely particular and demanding older European woman. Between the two of them, they try different aspects of Peter's patience...

1980-11-07T00:00:00Z

7x02 The Fatal Spring

7x02 The Fatal Spring

  • 1980-11-07T00:00:00Z1h 10m

'Can you imagine, just try to imagine the numbers of good men who are going to be slaughtered this summer ...' Using a remarkable blend of dramatic techniques, this study of three English poets - who were also three courageous soldiers - gradually develops towards their historical and crucial meeting.

1980-11-14T00:00:00Z

7x03 The Black Madonna

7x03 The Black Madonna

  • 1980-11-14T00:00:00Z1h 10m

Lou Parker feels very strongly that she and her husband, Ray, are different from the Farrells and the Ackerleys. With them it s all television. But she and Ray have the local library and The Observer. They keep abreast. They're different.

1980-11-21T00:00:00Z

7x04 The Happy Autumn Fields

7x04 The Happy Autumn Fields

  • 1980-11-21T00:00:00Z1h 10m

Time is playing tricks on Mary. Around her the walls are crumbling- all the houses are being pulled down. Why does she insist on staying, caught in a dream about a family, years ago, out walking in the fields after the harvest? And who was Sarah, that beautiful young girl, whose sister couldn't bear that she was in love?

1980-11-28T00:00:00Z

7x05 Grown Ups

7x05 Grown Ups

  • 1980-11-28T00:00:00Z1h 35m

Dick and Mandy, a young working class couple, move into a council house in Canterbury, and find Mr. Butcher, one of their former teachers, living next door. Mandy's unmarried sister, Gloria, is constantly dropping in, and will not take any hints that the couple would prefer to be left alone, until her presence finally goads them to action

1980-12-05T00:00:00Z

7x06 My Dear Palestrina

7x06 My Dear Palestrina

  • 1980-12-05T00:00:00Z1h 10m

'One of your Popes had a great thing to say once. He had been listening to some music by Palestrina with Palestrina himself. He said to him, " The law, my dear Palestrina, ought to employ your music to lead hardened criminals to repentance".'

1980-12-12T00:00:00Z

7x07 Shaping Up

7x07 Shaping Up

  • 1980-12-12T00:00:00Z1h 10m

Chrissie and Colum are to be married tomorrow. Happy? ' I feel sick', says Colum. ' I feel sick', says Chrissie-but there could be another reason for that.

1980-12-19T00:00:00Z

7x08 Standing in for Henry

7x08 Standing in for Henry

  • 1980-12-19T00:00:00Z1h 10m

Are you big enough to fill his shoes, Can you stand upon your toes, Reach up and touch the peg Where he used to hang his hat ? Do you know where it's at? Once, in the 1960s, when everyone was into style, a young man called Graham took a summer job in a commercial art studio, to see if this was the life for him.

1981-01-09T00:00:00Z

7x09 Fothergill

7x09 Fothergill

  • 1981-01-09T00:00:00Z1h 10m

In 1922 John Fothergill , scholar, aesthete, one-time friend of Oscar Wilde , bought 'The Spread Eagle' at Thame determined to turn it into England's most celebrated inn. Based on An Innkeeper's Diary by John Fothergill .

1981-01-16T00:00:00Z

7x10 One Hundred and Eighty!!!

7x10 One Hundred and Eighty!!!

  • 1981-01-16T00:00:00Z1h 10m

"Here we are on day seven of the sit-in at the Bluebell Inn. This has now become a village divided; the real battle of the sexes is taking place here, now. The five women inside are still standing firm, although it is said they are now very short of supplies. The men, urged on by friends and work-mates, are also standing firm. Deadlock is the only way to describe what is happening here now.... "The deciding match in the County Darts League should take place here tomorrow night. If the sit-in isn't over then, the men will have to concede defeat. "Sandy Williams, News at Ten, Mexthorpe, South Yorkshire."

7x11 The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe

  • 1981-01-23T00:00:00Z1h 10m

A day in the life of Mrs Radcliffe , who believes that the advice she so freely gives is done only out of kindness.

7x12 A Last Visitor for Mr Hugh Peter

  • 1981-01-30T00:00:00Z1h 10m

A monarch is back on the throne Oliver Cromwell 's militant chaplain, Hugh Peter , has been arrested and tried by the Royalists. On this, the last night before his execution, he is visited by figures from his past - and future.

7x13 The Journal of Bridget Hitler

  • 1981-02-06T00:00:00Z1h 10m

Adolf Hitler had an Irish sister-in-law. That much is fact. But two interviewers challenge claims made by Bridget in her journal. An unusually intimate picture of Hitler's family life emerges - but is it true? Television's newest technical devices help to create an exciting study in truth, illusion, fact and fantasy.

7x14 Days at the Beach

  • no air date1h 10m

Sergeant-Major Globe is an accomplished dancer. Corporal Mumford learnt to live off the land in France and young Private Tope joined the army to eat. They are the British army of 1920, guarding a mine on a deserted beach. Nearby, the Hotel Majestic has dancing every night and along the coast the stationmaster's sister likes cooking meals for soldiers. "Nice if the weather holds..."

1981-02-20T00:00:00Z

7x15 Bobby Wants to Meet Me

7x15 Bobby Wants to Meet Me

  • 1981-02-20T00:00:00Z1h 10m

For years rock journalist Neville Morris has dreamed of meeting Bob Dylan. In June 1978 he finds himself with four days in which to prepare for the most important event of his life. Will he be ready?

1981-02-27T00:00:00Z

7x16 Days

7x16 Days

  • 1981-02-27T00:00:00Z1h 10m

'When I was your age I wanted to go to Italy more than anything in the world ... old buildings .. , sunlight. Blue skies ... the air full of the sound of bells in the morning and at dusk.' A mother, waiting for a visit through a hospital day, looks back on her life. Dreams haunt her, fantasies seduce her, memories crowd in on her, distorting the drab reality of her day to day existence. Must her daughter follow in her footsteps? How can she find a way to guide her towards a brighter future?

1981-03-06T00:00:00Z

7x17 Clapperclaw

7x17 Clapperclaw

  • 1981-03-06T00:00:00Z1h 10m

VE Night, 1945. In a Yorkshire pub not everyone is in a mood to celebrate. Lorna Thorpe 's ' All-Star' dance band is missing two members, the beer has run out-and some influential friends on the city council have booked flights to Buenos Aires.

1981-03-13T00:00:00Z

7x18 The Potsdam Quartet

7x18 The Potsdam Quartet

  • 1981-03-13T00:00:00Z1h 10m

'They're mortal enemies, we just hate each other. So surely if they can agree about the destiny of mankind, we can save our quartet from the knacker's yard.' July 1945: The Potsdam Conference. 16 km south of war-devastated Berlin, Stalin, Truman, Churchill and Attlee are met to determine the shape of the new Europe. Having exchanged their white tie and tails for air force blue, an internationally famous string quartet waits to entertain the men of destiny. i When you're dividing up the world you need a little background music ... '

1981-03-20T00:00:00Z

7x19 Unity

7x19 Unity

  • 1981-03-20T00:00:00Z1h 10m

There were six sisters. One became a communist, one a duchess, one married Sir Oswald Mosley, one became a famous novelist, one a farmer. Unity went to Germany in 1934 and fell in love with Adolf Hitler.

1981-03-27T00:00:00Z

7x20 Sky Lark

7x20 Sky Lark

  • 1981-03-27T00:00:00Z1h 10m

Faced with that challenge, Peter's imagination takes off in a way which surprises everyone.

1981-04-02T23:00:00Z

7x21 Elizabeth Alone: Part 1

7x21 Elizabeth Alone: Part 1

  • 1981-04-02T23:00:00Z1h 10m

A play in three parts by William Trevor. "Guilty," pleads Elizabeth, "in marriage, in parenthood, in every close relationship. I have failed!" But should we condemn her as she condemns herself?

1981-04-09T23:00:00Z

7x22 Elizabeth Alone: Part 2

7x22 Elizabeth Alone: Part 2

  • 1981-04-09T23:00:00Z1h 10m

A play in three parts by William Trevor. As Elizabeth recovers in hospital after her operation, Henry is busy setting his house in order and looking for a new job. But neither can easily shake off the past.

1981-04-16T23:00:00Z

7x23 Elizabeth Alone: Part 3

7x23 Elizabeth Alone: Part 3

  • 1981-04-16T23:00:00Z1h 10m

A play in three parts by William Trevor. Physically and mentally Elizabeth is at crisis point. Can the new, improved Henry provide the happiness which has so long eluded her? Miss Samson takes a hand in her salvation.

7x24 The Man Who Almost Knew Eamonn Andrews

  • 1981-04-23T23:00:00Z1h 10m

'Now I'll never be Director-General of the BBC - what rotten luck! ... Maybe I should take up squash or join the Young Conservatives. It's good to have a mission in life.' , ,. It is a wet Sunday in Shepherd s Bush The Man remembers his past and faces what is left of his future. It's only his sense of humour that keeps him going.

7x25 You're All Right - How Am I?

  • 1981-04-30T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1981-05-14T23:00:00Z

7x26 The Day War Broke Out

7x26 The Day War Broke Out

  • 1981-05-14T23:00:00Z1h 10m

Between performances in Seaton Carew Albie and Carla sort out their wedding, the broken tannoy, Elsie Tanner 's chiropodist and whether their friend Lita should go nude with the snakes.

Season Finale

1981-05-21T23:00:00Z

7x27 Random Moments in a May Garden

Season Finale

7x27 Random Moments in a May Garden

  • 1981-05-21T23:00:00Z1h 10m

'I am wearing a large hat. I'm looking, looking at the camera. This picture will last forever. But I shall die.' At the turn of the century Katie waits to have her childhood preserved forever in a photograph. The print is found 80 years later by Sophie who is similarly obsessed by thoughts of her own mortality.

1981-06-04T23:00:00Z

7x28 Going Gently

7x28 Going Gently

  • 1981-06-04T23:00:00Z1h 10m

Two elderly patients are in hospital, both with cancer.

1981-07-09T23:00:00Z

7x29 Marriage

7x29 Marriage

  • 1981-07-09T23:00:00Z1h 10m

Councillor Podkolyossin has called on the services of Madame Fyokla, the matchmaker - decision he is already beginning to regret. Against his better judgment he finds himself competing for the hand of Miss Agafya.

Season Premiere

1981-10-30T00:00:00Z

8x01 Mrs. Reinhardt

Season Premiere

8x01 Mrs. Reinhardt

  • 1981-10-30T00:00:00Z1h 10m

Mrs Reinhardt escapes from the misery of her marriage breakdown to the beautiful countryside of Brittany. She enjoys a flirtation with a young American, but matters take an unexpected turn...

1981-11-06T00:00:00Z

8x02 Last Summer's Child

8x02 Last Summer's Child

  • 1981-11-06T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1981-11-13T00:00:00Z

8x03 Autumn Sunshine

8x03 Autumn Sunshine

  • 1981-11-13T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1981-11-27T00:00:00Z

8x04 The Grudge Fight

8x04 The Grudge Fight

  • 1981-11-27T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1981-12-04T00:00:00Z

8x05 Virginia Fly Is Drowning

8x05 Virginia Fly Is Drowning

  • 1981-12-04T00:00:00Z1h 10m

8x06 Findings On A Late Afternoon

  • 1981-12-11T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1981-12-18T00:00:00Z

8x07 Dancing Country

8x07 Dancing Country

  • 1981-12-18T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-01-15T00:00:00Z

8x08 A Silly Little Habit

8x08 A Silly Little Habit

  • 1982-01-15T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-01-22T00:00:00Z

8x09 Aubrey

8x09 Aubrey

  • 1982-01-22T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-01-29T00:00:00Z

8x10 Preview

8x10 Preview

  • 1982-01-29T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-02-05T00:00:00Z

8x11 Out Of Step

8x11 Out Of Step

  • 1982-02-05T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-02-12T00:00:00Z

8x12 A Shilling Life

8x12 A Shilling Life

  • 1982-02-12T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-02-19T00:00:00Z

8x13 The Workshop

8x13 The Workshop

  • 1982-02-19T00:00:00Z1h 10m

8x14 How Many Miles To Babylon?

  • 1982-02-26T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-03-05T00:00:00Z

8x15 The Pigman's Protege

8x15 The Pigman's Protege

  • 1982-03-05T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-03-12T00:00:00Z

8x16 A Pocketful of Dreams

8x16 A Pocketful of Dreams

  • 1982-03-12T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-03-19T00:00:00Z

8x17 Keeping In Touch

8x17 Keeping In Touch

  • 1982-03-19T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-03-26T00:00:00Z

8x18 The Guest

8x18 The Guest

  • 1982-03-26T00:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-04-01T23:00:00Z

8x19 The Sidmouth Letters

8x19 The Sidmouth Letters

  • 1982-04-01T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-04-15T23:00:00Z

8x20 The Queen Of Annagh

8x20 The Queen Of Annagh

  • 1982-04-15T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-04-22T23:00:00Z

8x21 By George

8x21 By George

  • 1982-04-22T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-04-29T23:00:00Z

8x22 Lunch

8x22 Lunch

  • 1982-04-29T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-05-06T23:00:00Z

8x23 Passing Through

8x23 Passing Through

  • 1982-05-06T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-05-13T23:00:00Z

8x24 Jake's End

8x24 Jake's End

  • 1982-05-13T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-05-20T23:00:00Z

8x25 Housewarming

8x25 Housewarming

  • 1982-05-20T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-05-27T23:00:00Z

8x26 Easy Money

8x26 Easy Money

  • 1982-05-27T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-06-03T23:00:00Z

8x27 Potatohead Blues

8x27 Potatohead Blues

  • 1982-06-03T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-06-17T23:00:00Z

8x29 Chains

8x29 Chains

  • 1982-06-17T23:00:00Z1h 10m

8x30 Come Into The Garden, Maud

  • 1982-07-06T23:00:00Z1h 10m

1982-07-08T23:00:00Z

8x31 A Song At Twilight

8x31 A Song At Twilight

  • 1982-07-08T23:00:00Z1h 23m

A famous writer finds that a long-suppressed secret is about to be revealed by his former mistress.

1982-03-05T00:00:00Z

8x32 The Pigman's Protege

8x32 The Pigman's Protege

  • 1982-03-05T00:00:00Z1h 10m

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