Male of the Species — Season 1
In three plays by ALUN OWEN
About this season
Never trust a man whoever he is. This is the bitter lesson learned by Mary MacNeil in her relationships with three different men: her father, a mendacious womaniser; a smooth-talking office flirt, Cornelius; and an ageing barrister, Emlyn, who is enchanted by Mary's youthful vitality and charm. Only one of these men will win her heart in the end... Featuring rare television performances from Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Paul Scofield, this trilogy of plays forms a dramatic and controversial study in male behaviour. Differs slightly from the omnibus version that aired 3 Jan 1969 on NBC (US).
Episodes (3)
1. MacNeil
Aired 1 February 1969 • 27 min
Carpenter and widower MacNeil takes a blunt approach in making advances to lady executive Miss Saville who works in the same firm as himself. His belief in his instincts regarding women is contradicted by his daughter Mary, who knows him better than he thinks.
2. Cornelius
Aired 8 February 1969 • 28 min
Mary must deal with the smooth charm of playboy Cornelius, who becomes besotted with her.
3. Emlyn
Aired 15 February 1969 • 29 min
Mary MacNeil drifts into a complex relationship with a Welsh barrister.