BBC Play of the Month background

BBC Play of the Month

Season 1 Episode 4: Gordon of Khartoum

A British military commander launches a desperate bid to repel the enemy's superior forces in Sudan, facing an uphill battle against overwhelming odds.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Luther

Aired: Oct 19, 1965

Martin Luther, a German monk, sparks the Protestant Reformation in the 16th c...

Episode 2 A Passage to India

2. A Passage to India

Aired: Nov 15, 1965

Tensions and misunderstandings escalate between a devoted doctor, a charming ...

3. The Joel Brand Story

Aired: Dec 13, 1965

Episode 4 Gordon of Khartoum

4. Gordon of Khartoum

Aired: Jan 17, 1966

A British military commander launches a desperate bid to repel the enemy's su...

Episode 5 Where Angels Fear to Tread

5. Where Angels Fear to Tread

Aired: Feb 14, 1966

A wealthy widow from the Edwardian era impulsively marries a charming but fin...

Episode 6 Lee Oswald: Assassin

6. Lee Oswald: Assassin

Aired: Mar 14, 1966

The next episode delves into the life of Lee Harvey Oswald, the enigmatic fig...

Episode 7 Make Me an Offer

7. Make Me an Offer

Aired: Apr 11, 1966

An esteemed antique dealer, Charlie, embarks on a thrilling quest to acquire ...

Episode 8 Death of a Salesman

8. Death of a Salesman

Aired: May 24, 1966

A struggling salesman, Willy Loman, hits rock bottom after being fired and em...

Episode 9 The Devil's Eggshell

9. The Devil's Eggshell

Aired: Jun 28, 1966

Mysterious egg-shaped objects appear at disaster sites, sparking widespread p...

Info about BBC Play of the Month

Seasons: 16

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama