About this season
18 short plays written especially for TV, an opportunity for up-and-coming directors such as floor manager Alan Clarke, who ended up doing 10 of the episodes. Some top ranking performers were attracted to the series.
Episodes (7)
1. Stella
Aired 19 June 1968 • 25 min
Stella escapes an unhappy relationship to live in a bedsit. She meets another man which forces her to make decisions about her life.
2. Its Only Us
Aired 26 June 1968 • 25 min
Why do a couple of affluent professionals keep revisiting and staying at a seedy hotel?
3. The Fifty Seventh Saturday
Aired 3 July 1968 • 25 min
Mavie cannot declare her love, because the object of her affections is a very busy man.
4. Happy Anniversary
Aired 10 July 1968 • 25 min
An annual reminder to a wife concerned about what her husband has done with all his money.
5. Nothing's Ever Over
Aired 17 July 1968 • 25 min
An intense court case involving divorce proceedings is adjourned for lunch. Husband and wife then discover they are both going to be eating in the same cafeteria.
6. Thief
Aired 24 July 1968 • 25 min
A lady catches the attention of a compulsive gambler.
7. Mr Universe and the Well Known Prisoner
Aired 29 July 1968 • 25 min
A prison officer crosses a violent, strong but slow witted prisoner.