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BBC2 Play of the Week

  • TV Series
  • 1977–19791977–1979
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
38
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BBC2 Play of the Week (1977)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Anthology of plays and novels adapted into feature length movies.Anthology of plays and novels adapted into feature length movies.Anthology of plays and novels adapted into feature length movies.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
38
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Judi Dench
    • Richard O'Callaghan
    • Frederick Treves
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  • Stars
    • Judi Dench
    • Richard O'Callaghan
    • Frederick Treves
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    • 1Critic review
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Malcolm McDowell in She Fell Among Thieves (1978)
    Malcolm McDowell in She Fell Among Thieves (1978)
    She Fell Among Thieves (1978)
    She Fell Among Thieves (1978)
    Malcolm McDowell in She Fell Among Thieves (1978)
    She Fell Among Thieves (1978)
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    Judi Dench
    Judi Dench
    • Hazel Wilesas Hazel Wiles…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1978–1979
    Richard O'Callaghan
    Richard O'Callaghan
    • Auguste Renoiras Auguste Renoir…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977–1978
    Frederick Treves
    Frederick Treves
    • Admiral Sir Michael Culme-Seymouras Admiral Sir Michael Culme-Seymour…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977–1978
    Anthony Jackson
    • Charlesas Charles…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977–1978
    Roger Milner
    • Arthur Herbert Mooreas Arthur Herbert Moore…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977–1978
    Bernard Hill
    Bernard Hill
    • Broadbentas Broadbent…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977–1978
    David Quilter
    • Captain Richardas Captain Richard…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977
    John Shrapnel
    John Shrapnel
    • McKendrickas McKendrick…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977–1978
    Rosemary McHale
    • Christineas Christine…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1978
    Paul Copley
    Paul Copley
    • Billas Bill…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977–1978
    Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup
    • Ianas Ian…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1978–1979
    Joyce Redman
    Joyce Redman
    • Maria Dmitrievnaas Maria Dmitrievna…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1978
    Margaret Courtenay
    Margaret Courtenay
    • Madameas Madame…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1978
    Sally Anne Newton
    • Secretaryas Secretary…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1978
    Philip Locke
    Philip Locke
    • Acornas Acorn…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977–1978
    David de Keyser
    David de Keyser
    • Axel Reichas Axel Reich…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977–1978
    Sharon Duce
    • Adaas Ada…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977–1978
    Clive Swift
    Clive Swift
    • Adamsonas Adamson…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1977–1978
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      Anthology of plays and novels adapted into feature length movies.
    • Connections
      Follows The Wednesday Play (1964)

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 1977 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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