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Comedy Playhouse

Season 1 Episode 7: The Status Symbol

A garage owner faces a moral dilemma when a luxurious Rolls Royce is left in his care, forcing him to choose between his loyalty to the car and his duty to return it to its rightful owner, who is desperate to reclaim his prized possession.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Clicquot et Fils

1. Clicquot et Fils

Aired: Dec 15, 1961

A funeral is held for a renowned figure, only to uncover a shocking truth: th...

Episode 2 Lunch in the Park

2. Lunch in the Park

Aired: Dec 22, 1961

A beloved daily ritual is on the brink of change as two coworkers' long-stand...

Episode 4 The Offer

4. The Offer

Aired: Jan 5, 1962

Albert and Harold Steptoe, a father-son duo, navigate the challenges of their...

Episode 5 The Reunion

5. The Reunion

Aired: Jan 12, 1962

A group of old friends reunite for a night of nostalgia, but their evening ta...

Episode 6 The Telephone Call

6. The Telephone Call

Aired: Jun 19, 1962

Lionel Baxter's growing unease about the world's situation leads him to find ...

Episode 7 The Status Symbol

7. The Status Symbol

Aired: Jan 26, 1962

A garage owner faces a moral dilemma when a luxurious Rolls Royce is left in ...

Episode 8 Visiting Day

8. Visiting Day

Aired: Feb 2, 1962

A day of emotional reunions and forming new connections is ahead as hospital ...

Episode 10 The Channel Swimmer

10. The Channel Swimmer

Aired: Feb 16, 1962

A daring explorer embarks on a thrilling journey to conquer the daunting Engl...

Info about Comedy Playhouse

Seasons: 18

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Comedy