The Younger Generation
TV series
The Younger Generation
1961, English, on BBC Two. Created by Peter Wildeblood.
Eleven-part mini-series featuring an ensemble cast of up-and-coming acting talent, in plays by young authors, each actor or actress taking the lead role in turn.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 11
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1961
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Latest episode
S1 E11: Goodbye, Charlie
Aired 8 September 1961
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Peter WildebloodCreator
- Mary MillerMiss Eccles · 8 ep
- Ronald LaceyJonathan · 7 ep
- Johnny BriggsCharlie's Mate · 7 ep
- Gillian MuirJanet · 7 ep
- John ThawEdward · 7 ep
- Trevor DanbyBus Conductor · 6 ep
- Karal GardnerGirl · 6 ep
- Mela WhiteEvelyn · 6 ep
- Jill BootyWaitress · 6 ep
- Brian HewlettPoet · 6 ep
- Bill DouglasCowboy · 5 ep
- Judy CornwellSophie · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 30 June 1961
- Last aired
- 8 September 1961
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Younger Generation: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Younger Generation are there?
The Younger Generation has 1 season and 11 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Younger Generation finished?
Yes. The Younger Generation ended in 1961, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Younger Generation on?
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What shows are like The Younger Generation?
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Who created The Younger Generation?
The Younger Generation was created by Peter Wildeblood and stars Mary Miller, Ronald Lacey, Johnny Briggs.