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BBC Play of the Month

Season 5 (8 Episodes)

Live stage plays adapted for television, airing monthly.

Season 5 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Heiress

1. The Heiress

Aired: Oct 12, 1969

A charming outsider captures the heart of a vulnerable young woman, but her o...

Episode 2 Charley's Aunt

2. Charley's Aunt

Aired: Nov 22, 1969

Charley and Jack convince Fancourt to disguise himself as Charley's Aunt Donn...

Episode 4 The Three Sisters

4. The Three Sisters

Aired: Jan 17, 1970

The Karamazov family yearns for the thrill and intellectual stimulation of Mo...

Episode 6 Separate Tables

6. Separate Tables

Aired: Mar 14, 1970

Diverse characters from different walks of life gather at a charming seaside ...

Episode 7 Howards End

7. Howards End

Aired: Apr 18, 1970

A ruthless entrepreneur manipulates the legal system to deprive his spouse of...

Episode 8 The Rivals

8. The Rivals

Aired: May 15, 1970

A lighthearted episode that spoofs classic conventions, featuring witty dialo...

Info about BBC Play of the Month

Seasons: 16

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Drama