About this season
A series of plays from Birmingham by new writers.
Episodes (6)
1. Humbug, Finger or Thumb?
Aired 15 February 1974
'Look, I want Maureen. Right. Fair enough. If you want a deal we'll do one.' Cyril wants Ken's wife if the price is right.
2. Girl
Aired 22 February 1974
Jackie is leaving the Army. While waiting for the car she re-encounters Corporal Harvey, her previous lover.
3. Bold Face
Aired 4 March 1974
'Waiting for pages half my life' - but this time the printer is drunk and the editor has a deadline to meet.
4. The Actual Woman
Aired 11 March 1974
A winter's day out is a treat for all, but it isn' quite what Uncle Alec wanted.
5. Match of the Day
Aired 18 March 1974
Chance has missed the match, but the girl at his sister's wedding might make up for it.
6. Lunch Duty
Aired 25 March 1974
Janet wanted her pupils to break the windows, smash the tannoys, and paint the school red. Why wouldn't they?