TV series
BBC Play of the Month
1965–1983, English, on BBC One. Created by James MacTaggart.
A BBC television anthology series featuring productions of classic and contemporary stage plays usually broadcast on BBC1. Each production featured a different work, often using prominent British stage actors in the leading roles. The series was transmitted from October 1965 to September 1983.
- Seasons
- 16
- Episodes
- 128
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 1983
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Latest episode
S16 E4: Infidelities
Aired 12 September 1983
Seasons 16
Season 1
1965 · 9 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 2
1966 · 5 episodes
Season 3
1967 · 11 episodes · 10.0/10
Season 4
1968 · 9 episodes
Season 5
1969 · 8 episodes
Season 6
1970 · 9 episodes · 8.5/10
Season 7
1971 · 11 episodes
Season 8
1972 · 10 episodes
Season 9
1973 · 9 episodes
Season 10
1974 · 9 episodes
Season 11
1975 · 8 episodes
Season 12
1976 · 7 episodes
Season 13
1977 · 7 episodes
Season 14
1978 · 7 episodes
Season 15
1982 · 5 episodes
Season 16
1983 · 4 episodes
Cast & crew
- James MacTaggartCreator
- Charles GrayMr. Beebe · 9 ep
- Eric PorterMacbeth · 6 ep
- Donald PickeringPréfet de Police · 6 ep
- Jeremy BrettBasil Hallward · 6 ep
- John GielgudLord Henry 'Harry' Wotton · 6 ep
- Lally BowersMiss Prism · 6 ep
- Stephanie BidmeadAunt · 5 ep
- Michael HordernThe Devil · 5 ep
- Celia JohnsonSheila · 5 ep
- Derek GodfreyLord Darlington · 5 ep
- Robert StephensOberon · 5 ep
- Alan BadelGeneral Charles 'Chinese' Gordon · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 October 1965
- Last aired
- 12 September 1983
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What BBC Play of the Month is based on
BBC Play of the Month is adapted from a play or musical.
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BBC Play of the Month: quick answers
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How many seasons of BBC Play of the Month are there?
BBC Play of the Month has 16 seasons and 128 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is BBC Play of the Month finished?
Yes. BBC Play of the Month ended in 1983, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like BBC Play of the Month?
If you liked BBC Play of the Month, try Tales of the Unexpected, Small Axe, R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour.
Who created BBC Play of the Month?
BBC Play of the Month was created by James MacTaggart and stars Charles Gray, Eric Porter, Donald Pickering.
What is BBC Play of the Month based on?
BBC Play of the Month is adapted from a play or musical.