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Anthology series of plays about significant incidents in the lives of famous people.
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- E1 DantonNext upOct 21, 1970
Guest stars
Guest stars: Anthony Hopkins (Danton), Alan Dobie (Robespierre)
- E2 A King and His KeeperOct 28, 1970
Synopsis
King Charles I takes refuge on an island, with whose governor he has an awkward relationship.
Guest stars: Alan Badel (Charles I), Robin Ellis (Hammond)
- E3 I Measured the SkiesNov 4, 1970
Synopsis
The story of a pioneering astronomer.
Guest stars: Leslie Schofield (Willi), Michael Sheard (Spangenburg)
- E4 BeethovenNov 11, 1970
Synopsis
The story of the great composer, who eventually lost his hearing.
Guest stars: Michael Jayston (Ludwig van Beethoven), Judy Parfitt (Josephine Deym)
- E5 Alexander FlemingNov 18, 1970
Synopsis
The discovery of penicillin.
Guest stars: Bill Gavin (Alexander Fleming), Rupert Davies (Sir Almroth Wright)
- E6 ByronNov 25, 1970
Synopsis
he life of the infamous - but great - poet.
Guest stars: Keith Barron (Byron), Julian Burbery (La Fornarina), Windsor Davies (Fletcher)
