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Screen Two

Season 5 (12 Episodes)

In 1984, a team led by producer Kenith Trodd was established to explore the BBC's response to Channel Four's groundbreaking approach to producing films for both television and theatrical release, ultimately influencing the BBC's film production strategy.

In 1984, a team led by producer Kenith Trodd was established to respond to Channel Four's pioneering approach to producing films for both TV and theatrical release. This led to a shift away from traditional studio-made plays and the introduction of a new anthology series, "Screen One" and "Screen Two", with Trodd overseeing the initial titles in 1985.

Season 5 Episodes:

Episode 1 Death of a Son

1. Death of a Son

Aired: Jan 8, 1989

John's sudden passing in September 1982 devastated his parents, Pauline and R...

Episode 2 Angel Voices

2. Angel Voices

Aired: Jan 15, 1989

Beatles' mania and the Hully Gully dance craze sweep the nation during the su...

Episode 4 Words of Love

4. Words of Love

Aired: Jan 29, 1989

Next episode: The story of a young boy in Europe who was deeply inspired by B...

Episode 5 Leaving

5. Leaving

Aired: Feb 5, 1989

Three young men on the cusp of leaving their troubled Scottish Catholic schoo...

Episode 6 Virtuoso

6. Virtuoso

Aired: Feb 12, 1989

Talented pianist John Ogdon reaches international stardom in Moscow in 1962, ...

Episode 7 The Picnic

7. The Picnic

Aired: Feb 19, 1989

Margie Starling's seemingly flawless life is about to be disrupted by a hidde...

Episode 8 The Firm

8. The Firm

Aired: Feb 26, 1989

A lone individual takes on the challenge of uniting rival football fan groups...

Episode 9 Here Is the News

9. Here Is the News

Aired: Mar 3, 1989

A freelance journalist's latest discovery has the potential to revolutionize ...

Episode 10 Ice Dance

10. Ice Dance

Aired: Mar 12, 1989

A cast of determined figure skaters navigates the challenges of pursuing thei...

Episode 11 Sitting Targets

11. Sitting Targets

Aired: Mar 19, 1989

A group of residents living in a shared house band together to protect their ...

Info about Screen Two

Seasons: 15

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama