About this season
ITV Playhouse is a British comedy-drama TV series that ran from 1967 to 1983, which featured contributions from playwrights such as Dennis Potter, Rhys Adrian and Alan Sharp. The series began in black and white, but was later shot in colour and was produced by various companies for the ITV network, a format that would inspire Dramarama. 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.
Episodes (13)
1. Refuge for a Hero
Aired 6 July 1972
Two mountaineers stumble into the safe haven of a hut after being caught in a blizzard, seemingly unconcerned about the other two of their team still on the mountain.
2. Jo
Aired 1 November 1972
3. Evening Class
Aired 4 December 1972
4. Buggins' Ermine
Aired 18 December 1972
Frank is elected mayor of a northern town, but wonders whether he's made the right decision.
5. Dear Octopus
Aired 26 December 1972
A large gathering of the Randolph clan leads to reflections on the importance of family.
6. A Point in Time
Aired 20 February 1973
7. Putting On The Agony
Aired 27 February 1973
8. Operation Magic Carpet
Aired 6 March 1973
9. Professional
Aired 3 April 1973
10. Relics
Aired 10 April 1973
11. A Friend Indeed
Aired 17 April 1973
12. Vinegar Trip
Aired 24 April 1973
13. The Team
Aired 21 May 1973