TV series
Playhouse
1974–1983, English, on BBC Two. Created by Sarah Pia Anderson.
A one-hour anthology television series of one-off contemporary and classic dramas produced by the BBC.
- Seasons
- 8
- Episodes
- 117
- Episode length
- 35 min
- Status
- Ended in 1983
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Latest episode
S8 E35: Possibilities
Aired 20 May 1983
Seasons 8
Cast & crew
- Sarah Pia AndersonCreator
- Ralph G. MorseRobert (uncredited) · 5 ep
- John BluthalMr. Mockler · 4 ep
- Denholm ElliottBernard · 4 ep
- Clive SwiftDirector of Austrian State Radio · 4 ep
- Maggie WilkinsonLily Drucker · 4 ep
- Donald GeeStan Rendall · 4 ep
- Trevor LairdHeister · 4 ep
- Gawn GraingerKotchkarev · 4 ep
- Doreen MantleMargaret · 3 ep
- Donald PleasenceBendel · 3 ep
- Richard PascoProf. Nicholas Reeve · 3 ep
- Jeremy KempPutzi Hanfstaengl · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 March 1974
- Last aired
- 20 May 1983
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Playhouse: quick answers
Is Playhouse worth watching?
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How many seasons of Playhouse are there?
Playhouse has 8 seasons and 117 episodes, about 35 minutes each.
Is Playhouse finished?
Yes. Playhouse ended in 1983, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Playhouse suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Playhouse?
If you liked Playhouse, try Tales of the Unexpected, R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour, Night Gallery.
Who created Playhouse?
Playhouse was created by Sarah Pia Anderson and stars Ralph G. Morse, John Bluthal, Denholm Elliott.