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BBC Play of the Month

TV series

BBC Play of the Month

5.3/ 10· 8196590 min16 seasons · 128 episodes
Drama

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.

Created by
James MacTaggart

Seasons and episodes

16 seasons · 128 episodes

Ended
16

Season 16

4 episodesMay 22, 1983
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  1. 1
    S16 E1

    Dangerous Corner

    May 22, 198390 min

    An unexpected suicide prompts much speculation about honesty and theft.

  2. 2
    S16 E2

    The Gay Lord Quex

    Jun 13, 198390 min

    A reformed philanderer attempts to embark on monogamy.

  3. 3
    S16 E3

    The Misanthrope

    Jul 11, 198390 min

    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.

  4. 4
    S16 E4

    Infidelities

    Sep 12, 198390 min

    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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch BBC Play of the Month?
BBC Play of the Month is streaming on fuboTV. Availability is refreshed weekly.
How many seasons of BBC Play of the Month are there?
BBC Play of the Month has 16 seasons and 128 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of BBC Play of the Month?
BBC Play of the Month has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 12, 1983.
Who stars in BBC Play of the Month?
BBC Play of the Month stars Charles Gray, Eric Porter, Donald Pickering, Jeremy Brett, John Gielgud.

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