18 short plays written especially for TV, an opportunity for up-and-coming directors such as floor manager Alan Clarke, who ended up doing 10 of the episodes. Some top ranking performers were attracted to the series.
Shelter
May 16, 1967
Two strangers sheltering from the rain, discover they are also both sheltering from unhappiness.
A Man Inside
May 23, 1967
A middle aged man taunted by his young office colleagues about his bachelorhood turns to violence.
What Will You Do About Christmas?
May 30, 1967
An executive looking for a property for his young mistress had not met an estate agent like Ed before.
Myself, I have Nothing Against South Ken
Jun 6, 1967
A middle aged couple hope to recreate a time when they were most happy, by moving back to a district they left years ago.
The Gentleman Caller
Jun 13, 1967
Two wayward brothers convince (in their own way), an unexpected visitor from the Social Security Department that they have a genuine claim to certain benefits.
Gone, and Never Called Me Mother
Jun 20, 1967
A son discovers his father is marrying his old girlfriend.
The Necklace
Jun 27, 1967
A landlady finds herself becoming unexpectedly jealous over a necklace her lodger has just bought his girl friend.
Between Men
Jul 5, 1967
No description available.
Which of These Two Ladies Is He Married To?
Jul 12, 1967
No description available.
Hawks and Doves
Jul 19, 1967
Newspaper editor Martin has brought a new game back from the USA called 'Hawks and Doves' to play at his party, but finds the game brings out intense frustrations and bitter rivalry between his work colleagues guests .
Dead Certainty
Jul 26, 1967
Poor Arthur discovers fate has left him with a very short straw. An opportunity however for him to settle an old score.
Robert
Aug 2, 1967
A school pupil embarks on a sinister campaign against one of his teachers.
The 45th Unmarried Mother
Aug 9, 1967
Lady Harriet uses her wealth and influence to help unmarried mothers, they are in turn grateful to their caring host. But underneath her facade are her motives as well intentioned as she likes people to believe?
Wedlock
Aug 16, 1967
Set in the future of 1992. Renewal of a seven year marriage, poses problems for Flora and Jimmy.
No Sale in Newhaven
Aug 23, 1967
No description available.
Quick on the Takeover
Aug 30, 1967
No description available.
Friends
Sep 6, 1967
Two old friends meet up in a Northern hotel, both with intense opposing political opinions on Vietnam, their noisy ripostes draws attention to the manager who judges them to be homosexuals and proceeds to throw them out.
Bugs
Sep 13, 1967
Radio ham QPJakes suspects his wife of an affair, and hires a seedy private detective to spy on her.
George's Room
Sep 30, 1967
A man is interviewed by a young widow as a potential lodger, and learns some disturbing facts about the woman's relationship with her dead husband.
