Episodes (9)

Macbeth
S06E01 · Macbeth

Sep 20, 1970

The Thane of Cawdor plots to become King of Scotland.

Ross
S06E02 · Ross

Oct 18, 1970

Ross, it seems, is just an ordinary airman in the RAF, albeit more private, more of a loner, than most. But why is he so alarmingly scarred, and who is he, really?

Uncle Vanya
S06E03 · Uncle Vanya

Nov 08, 1970

A retired professor has returned to his estate to live with his beautiful young wife, Yelena. The estate originally belonged to his first wife, now deceased; her mother and brother still live there and manage the farm. For many years the brother (Uncle Vanya) has sent the farm's proceeds to the professor, while receiving only a small salary himself. Sonya, the professor's daughter, who is about the same age as his new wife, also lives on the estate. The professor is pompous, vain, and irritable. He calls the doctor (Astrov) to treat his gout, only to send him away ...

Five Finger Exercise
S06E04 · Five Finger Exercise

Dec 24, 1970

A long-married couple are at war with each other and with their teenage son and daughter. The presence of a handsome young tutor complicates and sensitizes the savage domestic tensions which arise as the secret emotions of members of the family are shockingly revealed.

Act of Betrayal
S06E05 · Act of Betrayal

Jan 03, 1971

Dramatisation of the events leading up to the arrest of the Portland spies.

Candida
S06E06 · Candida

Feb 21, 1971

The idealist Reverend Morell tries to unite Socialism and Christianity.

The Wild Duck
S06E07 · The Wild Duck

Mar 21, 1971

A loving family's world is shattered by an old friend's arrival, carrying a dark secret.

Don Juan in Hell
S06E08 · Don Juan in Hell

Apr 25, 1971

In Hell, Don Juan argues with the Devil, and confronts a woman from his past.

Platonov
S06E09 · Platonov

May 23, 1971

A brilliant fellow, Platonov, and he might be a good husband, too - if only women would let him.

About

BBC Play of the Month Season 6 (1970) is released on Sep 20, 1970 and the latest season 16 of BBC Play of the Month is released in 1983. Watch BBC Play of the Month online - the English Drama TV series from United Kingdom. BBC Play of the Month is directed by Cedric Messina,Rudolph Cartier,John Gorrie,Basil Coleman and created by Rodney Ackland with Charles Gray and Eric Porter.

Monthly anthology series featuring televised versions of plays.

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United Kingdom

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English

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British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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