Flickers

Flickers (1980)

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Forty-year-old Arnie Cole is a movie pioneer, showing films in makeshift cinemas during the first quarter of the twentieth century–a long way ahead of the golden age that will be more glittering than his wildest dreams. But opportunities are opening up all the time, and Arnie's true ambition is to produce films of his own.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday (60 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Episode 6Oct 22, 1980
S01E05Episode 5Oct 15, 1980
S01E04Episode 4Oct 8, 1980
S01E03Episode 3Oct 1, 1980
S01E02Episode 2Sep 24, 1980
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Flickers premiere?

Flickers premiered on September 12, 1980.

Who played the character Julian Christoforou in the show?

Bob Hoskins played the character Julian Christoforou in Flickers.

Who directed the episodes of Flickers?

Cyril Coke directed the episodes of Flickers.

What genre does Flickers belong to?

Flickers is a drama and comedy television series.

What was the average runtime of each episode of Flickers?

Each episode of Flickers had an average runtime of 60 minutes.

What was the plot of the first episode of Flickers?

The plot of the first episode of Flickers follows Julian Christoforou, who dreams of starting his own film studio. He has to overcome many obstacles, including a hostile father-in-law and a Jewish accountant who is dubious about working with him.

Who played the character Pamela Davies in Flickers?

Francesca Annis played the character Pamela Davies in Flickers.

What was the target audience for Flickers?

Flickers was aimed at an adult audience.

Which channel aired Flickers?

Flickers aired on ITV in the United Kingdom.

Was Flickers ever nominated for any awards?

Yes, Flickers was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design for a Television Series or Serial in 1981.

Who composed the music for Flickers?

Denis King composed the music for Flickers.

What was the setting of Flickers?

Flickers was set in London in the 1910s.

Who played the character Monty Wise in Flickers?

Tim Curry played the character Monty Wise in Flickers.

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