ITV Playhouse

ITV Playhouse (1967-1982)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy

ITV Playhouse is a British television anthology series that ran from 1967 to 1983, which featured contributions from playwrights such as Dennis Potter, Rhys Adrian and Alan Sharp.

Actors appearing in the series included Leslie Anderson, Gwen Nelson, Ricky Alleyne, Pat Heywood, Michael Elphick, Ian Hendry, Edward Woodward, Margaret Lockwood, Jessie Matthews and Lloyd Peters.

Network

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S14E10The Glory Holeaoût 10, 1982
S14E09Grandadaoût 7, 1982
S14E08Nightlifeaoût 3, 1982
S14E07The Boxwallahjuil. 31, 1982
S14E06Skirmishesjuil. 27, 1982
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the first episode of ITV Playhouse premiere?

The first episode of ITV Playhouse premiered on September 25, 1967.

Which actor played the lead role in the episode "The Work of the Devil"?

The lead role in the episode "The Work of the Devil" was played by Ian Hendry.

Who directed the episode "The Mayor on Horseback"?

The episode "The Mayor on Horseback" was directed by Alan Bridges.

What was the title of the episode that starred actor Richard Johnson?

The episode that starred Richard Johnson was titled "The Man Who Wanted to Die".

How many episodes did actress Billie Whitelaw appear in?

Billie Whitelaw appeared in two episodes of ITV Playhouse.

Who wrote the episode "The Bodyguards"?

The episode "The Bodyguards" was written by Sacha Craddock.

Which actor played the character Johnnie in the episode "The Rain Has Stopped"?

The character Johnnie in the episode "The Rain Has Stopped" was played by David Hemmings.

What was the title of the episode that starred actress Sheila Hancock?

The episode that starred Sheila Hancock was titled "Three Streets in the City".

Who produced the episode "The Bulls of La Plata"?

The episode "The Bulls of La Plata" was produced by Graeme Muir.

Which actress starred in the episode "Best Suit in Town"?

The actress who starred in the episode "Best Suit in Town" was Diana Rigg.

What was the title of the episode that starred actor Robert Hardy?

The episode that starred Robert Hardy was titled "The Confidence Course".

Which actress starred in the episode "The End of Arthur's Marriage"?

The actress who starred in the episode "The End of Arthur's Marriage" was Maggie Smith.

Who directed the episode "The Small Hours of the Morning"?

The episode "The Small Hours of the Morning" was directed by Waris Hussein.

Also known as

  • ITV Summer Playhouse (United Kingdom)

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Signs of a Psychopath
Running

Signs of a Psychopath

For every sadistic psychopath...there were signs. Charm. Narcissism. Lack of empathy. Impulsiveness. Manipulation. Deception. These traits and others are the telltale Signs of a Psychopath. This harrowing half-hour archive series revisits some of the most brutal killers in modern history, reviewing news footage and the words of the killers themselves to see which terrifying traits each killer exhibited. What are the signs...of evil?

GenreCrime
Days of Our Lives
Running

Days of Our Lives

Days of our Lives is set in the fictitious Midwestern town of Salem. The core families are the Bradys, the Hortons and the DiMeras, and the multi-layered storylines involve elements of romance, adventure, mystery, comedy and drama.

Beginning on September 12, 2022, DAYS became exclusive to streaming on Peacock.

Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service
Running

Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service

Restaurateurs who are looking for a quick fix or social media glow-up are in for the surprise of their lives when famed culinary titan Gordon Ramsay trades his signature chef knives for a state-of-the-art surveillance vehicle and cutting-edge spyware in FOX's all-new unscripted series, Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service. In a Gordon Ramsay series first, Chef Ramsay will venture into struggling restaurants under the cover of night. With the help of a secret source on the inside, he'll gather raw, unfiltered evidence and get a 360-degree view of the major issues facing each restaurant. This insider will not only remain a secret to the staff, but will also help Ramsay infiltrate the restaurant after-hours for a dramatic nighttime black light kitchen investigation that reveals more filth and grossness than ever before. By the time Ramsay reveals his identity, it will be too late for staff to cover up their culinary crimes. Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service will be his toughest assignment yet as he takes drastic measures to transform not only the restaurant but also the staff, because Gordon knows he can upgrade the menu and renovate the restaurant, but the most important change has to come from the people. Are the restaurant and staff willing to accept Gordon's mission, or are they too far gone to be saved?

GenreFood
WWE Monday Night RAW
Running

WWE Monday Night RAW

WWE Monday Night RAW is World Wrestling Entertainment's (formerly the WWF and the WWWF before that) premiere wrestling event and brand. Since its launch in 1993, WWE Monday Night RAW continues to air live on Monday nights. It is generally seen as the company's flagship program due to its prolific history, high ratings, weekly live format, and emphasis on pay-per-views. Monday Night RAW is high profile enough to attract frequent visits from celebrities who usually serve as guest hosts for a single live event. Since its first episode, the show has been broadcast live or recorded from more than 197 different arenas in 165 cities and towns in seven different nations: including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom twice a year, Afghanistan for a special Tribute to the Troops, Germany, Japan, Italy and Mexico.

Blue Ridge
Running

Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge follows new sheriff, ex-Green Beret Justin Wise as he and his two deputies start investigating a murder in a town at the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains.