TV series
Escape Into Night
1972, English, on ITV1. Created by Catherine Storr.
Escape Into Night is a six-part 1972 British children's fantasy horror television serial produced by Associated Television for ITV. Bedridden young Marianne doodles an imaginary house in her notepad — and soon the line between dreams and reality blurs.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1972
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 24 May 1972
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 19 April 1972
- Last aired
- 24 May 1972
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Escape Into Night is based on
Escape Into Night is based on Marianne Dreams, a 1958 novel by Catherine Storr, published by Faber & Faber.
Novel · 1958
Marianne Dreams
By Catherine Storr
Published by Faber & Faber
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Escape Into Night: quick answers
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How many seasons of Escape Into Night are there?
Escape Into Night has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Escape Into Night finished?
Yes. Escape Into Night ended in 1972, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Escape Into Night on?
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Escape Into Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Escape Into Night?
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Who created Escape Into Night?
Escape Into Night was created by Catherine Storr and stars Vikki Chambers, Steven Jones, Sonia Graham.
What is Escape Into Night based on?
Escape Into Night is based on Marianne Dreams, a 1958 novel by Catherine Storr, published by Faber & Faber.