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An anthology series wherein the ten commandments are interpreted in contemporary scenarios by different writers. It was transmissioned from 30 March to 1 June 1971 on ITV Yorkshire.
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- E1 Decision to BurnNext upMar 30, 1971 · 60 min
Synopsis
Hilary finds Steve attractive, although she soon realises the circumstances and that men are not always what they seem.
Guest stars: Anthony Hopkins (Steve), Patricia Brake (Hilary), John Welsh (Rev. Martindale), Clive Francis (Benny), Gerald Sim (Mr. Topham), Helen Cherry (Mrs. Topham)
- E2 The Nineteenth HoleApr 6, 1971 · 60 min
Synopsis
Successful doctor Willy is a first-class golfer, but when his friend Gerry suggests nominating him to get a club membership, it becomes clear for two of his other friends and as a result their lives start changing.
Guest stars: Peter Sallis (Gerry), Paul Eddington (Willy), Jeanette Sterke (Madge), Elvi Hale (Annette), Donald Sinden (Major)
- E3 Be LuckyApr 13, 1971 · 60 min
Synopsis
Mike Lee has a frightening dream and tells his wife about it. Later that night his brother Col calls him and asks him to look after a locker key, but Col s actually a thief and so is Mike and they both live in a villains life in secret.
Guest stars: Tom Bell (Mike Lee), June Ritchie (Jan Lee), Brian Croucher (Col), Alex Marshall (Sam), Tania Jenner (Sarah), Alex Scott (Det. Insp. Mason), John Bindon (Denis Garvey), Peter Attard (Billy)
- E4 Black Eye on SundayApr 20, 1971 · 60 min
Synopsis
David dreams being a liberal, but when he's assaulted by one of his class students, he then gets forced to quit many things he does for his life to get money.
Guest stars: Graham Crowden (Prof. David Cuthbertson), Judy Campbell (Gillian Cuthbertson), Gay Hamilton (Diana Cuthbertson), Jack May (Herbert Ward), Peter Howell (Michael Parkinson), Peter Bowles (Tommy Radd), Hana Maria Pravda (Philippa Gavani), Derek Francis (Principal)
- E5 HildaApr 27, 1971 · 60 min
Synopsis
Hilda, who's in a secure safe marriage, does not like the French, but when Louis Briquet walks into her life, she starts to change.
Guest stars: Mary Peach (Hilda), Ralph Bates (Louis Briquet), Scott Forbes (Bill), James Cossins (Tom)
- E6 Husband and FriendMay 4, 1971 · 60 min
Synopsis
Sarah lives with her husband Richard, and is invited out to dinner with Richard's boss. She wonders if it's genuine attraction or merely a promotion for Richard. The truth turns out to be very sinister.
Guest stars: Judy Cornwell (Sarah), James Grout (Angus), Michael Culver (Richard), Judy Parfitt (Vivien)
- E7 The Catherine WheelMay 11, 1971 · 60 min
Synopsis
Catherine becomes pregnant, which forces an examination with her and her husband Bill.
Guest stars: Janet Key (Catherine Williams), William Gaunt (Bill Williams), Adrienne Frank (Angela), Rosalind Lloyd (Amanda), Donna Reading (Cynthia), Michael Hadley (Willy), Nell Curran (Pam), Ina Clough (Instructress)
- E8 An Object of AffectionMay 18, 1971 · 60 min
Synopsis
Middle-aged Robert falls in love with his wife, who is the same age as him but he views her as a much younger woman.
Guest stars: David Langton (Rupert), Pauline Jameson (Claire), Kevin Brennan (Jack), Mary Kenton (Helen), John Barrard (Mr. Groombridge), Felicity Gibson (Julia), John Scott (Arnold), Trevor Adams (Derek)
- E9 As Many As Are Here PresentMay 25, 1971 · 60 min
Synopsis
When Jack realises that his son Ray can publicly dismiss the Church as pagan, he decides to go along with it, but there's a boundary to be conflicted.
Guest stars: Stephen Murray (Jim Clark), Michael Ridgeway (Ray Clark), Ann Castle (Molly Clark), Jenny Agutter (Bess Clark), Richard Carpenter (Masters), Terry Wale (Gordon), Maureen Davis (Interviewer), Richard Carpenter (Masters)
- E10 A Bit of Family FeelingJun 1, 1971 · 60 min
Synopsis
Successful playwright Magdalene writes a new play when her parents decide to come and stay with her for the time being.
Guest stars: Mary Ure (Magdalene), George Cole (Peter), Derek Godfrey (Roger), Brenda De Banzie (Mother), Gerald James (Father)
Cast & crew
Created by Peter Willes
