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Screen Two

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.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Contact

1. Contact

Aired: Jan 6, 1985

A team of elite British paratroopers venture into Ireland's turbulent region,...

Episode 2 Poppyland

2. Poppyland

Aired: Jan 13, 1985

A Londoner longs for peaceful tranquility, a refuge from the city's frenzied ...

Episode 3 Unfair Exchanges

3. Unfair Exchanges

Aired: Jan 20, 1985

As Mavis receives a string of eerie phone calls, she's left wondering if a ma...

Episode 4 Knockback: Part 1

4. Knockback: Part 1

Aired: Jan 27, 1985

In the next episode, Alan Ackland, a young man, begins a life sentence in 196...

Episode 5 Knockback: Part 2

5. Knockback: Part 2

Aired: Feb 3, 1985

Alan's sense of purpose intensifies as his feelings for Sylvia grow, and he s...

Episode 6 Lent

6. Lent

Aired: Feb 10, 1985

The Easter holidays bring a serene atmosphere to Gorse Park Preparatory Schoo...

Episode 7 The Unknown Soldier

7. The Unknown Soldier

Aired: Feb 17, 1985

A mysterious paralyzed and mute soldier in a spinal carriage sets off a chain...

Episode 8 The Burston Rebellion

8. The Burston Rebellion

Aired: Feb 24, 1985

The arrival of Kitty and Tom Higdon in Burston, Norfolk, in 1911 brought sign...

Episode 10 In the Secret State

10. In the Secret State

Aired: Mar 10, 1985

A top official in British intelligence uncovers a tangled web of lies and dec...

Main Cast

Info about Screen Two

Seasons: 15

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama