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BBC Play of the Month

  • TV Series
  • 1965–19831965–1983
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
139
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BBC Play of the Month (1965)
Drama

Monthly anthology series featuring televised versions of plays.Monthly anthology series featuring televised versions of plays.Monthly anthology series featuring televised versions of plays.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
139
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Charles Gray
    • Eric Porter
    • Jeremy Brett
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  • Stars
    • Charles Gray
    • Eric Porter
    • Jeremy Brett
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    • Won 3 BAFTA Film Awards
      • 3 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Charles Gray
    Charles Gray
    • Adrian Blenderblandas Adrian Blenderbland…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1967–1976
    Eric Porter
    Eric Porter
    • Arthur Winslowas Arthur Winslow…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1968–1977
    Jeremy Brett
    Jeremy Brett
    • Basil Hallwardas Basil Hallward…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1969–1982
    Lally Bowers
    Lally Bowers
    • Miss Lavishas Miss Lavish…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1969–1974
    John Gielgud
    John Gielgud
    • Captain Shotoveras Captain Shotover…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1967–1982
    Alan Rowe
    • Ambassador from Corinthas Ambassador from Corinth…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1966–1979
    Donald Pickering
    Donald Pickering
    • George Farrantas George Farrant…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1966–1977
    Robert Stephens
    Robert Stephens
    • Grigory Rasputinas Grigory Rasputin…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1968–1978
    Ronald Hines
    Ronald Hines
    • Dirk Stroeveas Dirk Stroeve…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1965–1974
    Alan Badel
    Alan Badel
    • Fatheras Father…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1966–1982
    Stephanie Bidmead
    • Auntas Aunt…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1966–1971
    Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern
    • Godas God…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1971–1976
    Celia Johnson
    Celia Johnson
    • Eloiseas Eloise…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1968–1971
    Derek Godfrey
    • Gregers Werleas Gregers Werle…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1969–1974
    Janet Suzman
    Janet Suzman
    • Hedda Gableras Hedda Gabler…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1968–1972
    Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins
    • Catherine Sloperas Catherine Sloper…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1969–1974
    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • Captain Plumeas Captain Plume…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1968–1973
    Frank Finlay
    Frank Finlay
    • Marcus Brutusas Marcus Brutus…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1969–1973
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    Storyline

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    Monthly anthology series featuring televised versions of plays.
    anthology
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    • Genre
      • Drama
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    • Connections
      Featured in Tea with the Dames (2018)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 19, 1965 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • プレイ・オブ・ザ・マンス
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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