TV series
Talking to a Stranger
1966, English, on BBC One.
A quartet of plays about a suburban family's weekend
A grown-up brother and sister's visit to their parents home culminates in a shocking tragedy. The events of the weekend are told over four episodes, each focusing on the point of view of one family member: the daughter Terry; the father, Ted; the son, Alan and finally the mother, Sarah. The full story of the dysfunctional family plays out through the use of repeating scenes, flashback, and monologue.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 1966
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S1 E4: The Innocent Must Suffer
Aired 23 October 1966
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 2 October 1966
- Last aired
- 23 October 1966
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Talking to a Stranger: quick answers
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How many seasons of Talking to a Stranger are there?
Talking to a Stranger has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is Talking to a Stranger finished?
Yes. Talking to a Stranger ended in 1966, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Talking to a Stranger?
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