ITV Playhouse

ITV Playhouse (1967-1982)

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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.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S14E10The Glory Holeaoût 10, 1982
S14E09Grandadaoût 7, 1982
S14E08Nightlifeaoût 3, 1982
S14E07The Boxwallahjuil. 31, 1982
S14E06Skirmishesjuil. 27, 1982
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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)

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