BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

ENDED16 Seasons128 Episodes5.0
NetworkBBC One
First AiredOct 19, 1965
Last AiredSep 12, 1983
GenreDrama
Runtime90 min
Created ByJames MacTaggart

A BBC television anthology series featuring productions of classic and contemporary stage plays usually broadcast on BBC1. Each production featured a different work, often using prominent British stage actors in the leading roles. The series was transmitted from October 1965 to September 1983.

Seasons & Episodes16 seasons · 128 episodes

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E1
E1Dangerous Corner
May 22, 198390m
An unexpected suicide prompts much speculation about honesty and theft.
E2
E2The Gay Lord Quex
Jun 13, 198390m
A reformed philanderer attempts to embark on monogamy.
E3
E3The Misanthrope
Jul 11, 198390m
A satire of the hypocrisies of French aristocratic society, but also engages a more serious tone when pointing out the flaws that afflict all humans.
E4
E4Infidelities
Sep 12, 198390m
An exploration of love, infidelity, and social class through the story of Silvia and her lover Arlequin, who are separated and tempted by a prince and a lady of the court, respectively.

About BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month is a drama series on BBC One. The show first aired on Oct 19, 1965 and currently has 16 seasons and 128 episodes. BBC Play of the Month has ended after 16 seasons. It has a rating of 5.0/10 based on 7 votes. Created by James MacTaggart.

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