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Armchair Theatre

The ITV television drama anthology series, featuring standalone plays, aired in the UK from 1956 to 1974.

Episodes:

Episode 8 The Mother

8. The Mother

Aired: Oct 28, 1956

The Kosky family's hopes for a new life in Canada are threatened when they're...

Episode 11 The Right Thing

11. The Right Thing

Aired: Nov 24, 1956

A catastrophic car crash sets off a crisis of conscience for Bob Slater, who ...

Episode 13 The Same Sky

13. The Same Sky

Aired: Dec 8, 1956

In the midst of World War II, a secret romance blossoms between Jeff, a devou...

Episode 15 Miss Julie

15. Miss Julie

Aired: Dec 15, 1956

A sizzling summer night unfolds at a lavish 19th-century estate, where a scor...

Episode 17 The Necklace

17. The Necklace

Aired: Dec 29, 1956

A borrowed necklace's theft sets off a chain reaction as Mrs. Kendrick goes i...

Episode 21 The King of Iceland

21. The King of Iceland

Aired: Feb 2, 1957

Mysterious events unfold in the Turkish baths, sparking questions about the t...

Episode 24 This Was a Woman

24. This Was a Woman

Aired: Feb 23, 1957

A seemingly perfect suburban community hides a dark truth about the societal ...

Episode 27 Catch a Falling Star

27. Catch a Falling Star

Aired: Mar 23, 1957

The faded glow of a former Broadway star's fame begins to dim, as they desper...

Episode 33 The Heiress

33. The Heiress

Aired: May 19, 1957

A charming stranger captures the heart of a gentle woman, but her controlling...

Episode 37 Escape to Happiness

37. Escape to Happiness

Aired: Jun 16, 1957

A renowned pianist's refined lifestyle is turned upside down by a serendipito...

Episode 39 It Pays to Advertise

39. It Pays to Advertise

Aired: Jul 14, 1957

A young entrepreneur struggles to prove his worth to his family and gain his ...

Main Cast

Info about Armchair Theatre

Seasons: 18

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres:Drama