TV series
Bat Out of Hell
1966, English, on ITV1. Created by Francis Durbridge.
Bat Out of Hell is a British thriller television serial created by Francis Durbridge and originally aired on BBC Two from 26 November to 24 December 1966. The series followed two lovers, Diana Stewart and Mark Paxton, who are haunted by the voice of Diana's husband over the telephone after he is murdered by the couple. Inspector Clay, played by Dudley Foster, was the detective inspector who headed the police investigation.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1966
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Episode 5
Aired 24 December 1966
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Francis DurbridgeCreator
- John ThawMark Paxton · 5 ep
- Sylvia SymsDiana Stewart · 5 ep
- Dudley FosterInspector Clay · 5 ep
- June EllisThelma Bowen · 5 ep
- Emrys JonesWalter Bown · 5 ep
- Stanley MeadowsNed Tallboy · 5 ep
- Patsy SmartKitty Tracey · 5 ep
- Clive GrahamSgt. Booth · 5 ep
- Paddy GlynnDiana Valesco · 5 ep
- Noel JohnsonGeoffrey Stewart · 5 ep
- June BlandMrs Houston · 5 ep
- Ann WindsorMary Wayne · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 26 November 1966
- Last aired
- 24 December 1966
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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How many seasons of Bat Out of Hell are there?
Bat Out of Hell has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Bat Out of Hell finished?
Yes. Bat Out of Hell ended in 1966, so you can watch the whole story.
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Bat Out of Hell parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Who created Bat Out of Hell?
Bat Out of Hell was created by Francis Durbridge and stars John Thaw, Sylvia Syms, Dudley Foster.