Finding your next obsession
Finding your next obsession
A UK anthology series of single plays from major playwrights old and new. It ran from 1955 to 1974, producing about five hundred ninety-minute episodes from Granada Television. Season 1 also incorporates the Plays from the 'H.M. Tennant Globe Theatre' series, some of which were incorporated and labelled in listings as official Play of the Week episodes and some of which were played in place of Play of the Week episodes in alternative ITV regions. All 8 plays have been incorporated into this entry for convenience.
LUXEN Decision Guide
A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 13 seasons
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Read the synopsis.
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The series
40 episodes
1955
50 episodes
1956
48 episodes
1957
50 episodes
1958
51 episodes
1959
52 episodes
1960
31 episodes
1961
51 episodes
1962
53 episodes
1963
48 episodes
1964
47 episodes
1965
43 episodes
1966
11 episodes
1967