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A series of contemporary television dramas by new writers.
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- E1 The StrainNext upSep 22, 1963
Synopsis
A taut and violent story of a gang of Liverpool criminals whose power struggle is observed by a wily detective. Standout performances from a cast of television stalwarts, as well as screenwriter Alun Owen's tough dialog and the realistic setting, won praise from the critics.
- E2 The RoadSep 29, 1963
Synopsis
A scientist and a philosopher investigate a haunted wood in eighteenth century Britain.
- E6 The InitiationOct 6, 1963
- E7 GuiltyOct 13, 1963
Guest stars
Guest stars: Norma Parnell (Gillian)
- E8 The Youngest ProfessionOct 27, 1963
Guest stars
Guest stars: Marius Goring (Grieve Wishart), Anthony Bate (Holmes)
- E9 The DawnNov 17, 1963
- E12 MenaceDec 8, 1963
Guest stars
Guest stars: John Hurt (Garry), Joanna Dunham (Harriet)
- E15 The One Night of the YearDec 29, 1963
Guest stars
Guest stars: Kenneth Cope (Johnny), Warren Mitchell (Uncle Nick), Wendy Richard (Carol)
- E20 The BedmakersFeb 1, 1964
Synopsis
Kitchen sink drama set in a small factory producing old fashioned bedsteads and centering on the aspirations of one of it's longest serving employees.
- E22 The ScapegoatFeb 15, 1964
Guest stars
Guest stars: Kenneth More (Major Colum Fitzgerald), Lyndon Brook (Captain Robert Peterson), Frances White (Gillie Moffatt), Patrick Newell (Corporal George Moffatt), Henley Thomas (Private Sam Handley), James Bree (Captain Edward Phipps), Graham James (2nd Lieutenant Richard Underwood), Tony Wager (Sergeant-Major)
- E23 The Inner World of Miss VaughanApr 1, 1964
- E25 The Happy OnesMar 7, 1964
Guest stars
Guest stars: Brian Parker (Purves)
- E26 My One True LoveMar 14, 1964
- E28 Goodbye, Gloria, GoodbyeMar 28, 1964
- E31 Hunt the ManApr 25, 1964
Guest stars
Guest stars: Elizabeth Counsell (Ingrid)
- E32 Captain RubianMay 2, 1964
Cast & crew
Created by James MacTaggart
