About this season
A series of plays from Birmingham by new writers.
Episodes (6)
1. Early to Bed
Aired 20 March 1975
There's Helen (top). She's on her own in the mornings after Frankie (middle) goes to work. But young Vinnie (bottom) from next door comes calling...
2. Swallows
Aired 27 March 1975
In a small Irish village any visitor causes a stir - especially one who plays the violin and talks of foreign places.
3. Waiting at the Field Gate
Aired 3 April 1975
Lightning Gallat is the village slaughterer and a man of distinctions. Where does he draw the line?
4. The Permissive Society
Aired 10 April 1975
Les's sister is going out and his parents won't be back for a while. What will happen when he's finally left alone with his girl friend?
5. The Frank Crank Story
Aired 17 April 1975
'It was the age of excitement, vim an' vigour an' pep, when Champagne Charlie was everyone's name!' Can the Night Hoppers bring it all back at the Caf6 Elegant?
6. Released
Aired 24 April 1975
The First Division Club has dropped Paul from the team. That means he's on the scrapheap at the age of 18.