Finding your next obsession
Finding your next obsession

Points of View is a long-running British television series broadcast on BBC One. It started in 1961 and features the letters of viewers offering praise, criticism and purportedly witty observations on the television of recent weeks.
LUXEN Decision Guide
A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
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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 · 25 seasons
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The series
17 episodes
1979
43 episodes
1980
35 episodes
1981
36 episodes
1982
34 episodes
1983
34 episodes
1984
48 episodes
1985
47 episodes
1986
47 episodes
1987
49 episodes
1988
50 episodes
1989
41 episodes
1990
36 episodes
1991
34 episodes
1992
39 episodes
1993
37 episodes
1994
40 episodes
1995
38 episodes
1996
17 episodes
2006
10 episodes
2007
9 episodes
2007
10 episodes
2008
10 episodes
2008
10 episodes
2009
6 episodes
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