Play of the Month (1965)
- Original title
- BBC Play of the Month
- Genre
- anthology series, drama television series, television play
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Length
- 16 seasons, 119 episodes
- Rating
- 5.2 of 10 from 8 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This BBC series from 1965 to 1983 produced one stage play per episode, using well-known British actors. Each episode was a different classic or contemporary play, often adapted for television.
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What happens
Play of the Month is a BBC television anthology series, which ran from 1965 to 1983 featuring productions of classic and contemporary stage plays (or adaptations) which were usually broadcast on BBC1. Each production featured a different work, often using prominent British stage actors in the leading roles. The series was transmitted regularly from October 1965 to May 1979, before returning for the summer seasons of 1982 and 1983. The producer most associated with the Play of the Month series was Cedric Messina. Thirteen productions were also shown previously or subsequently on BBC2 in the period 1971-73 under Stage 2. Productions were broadcast in colour from November 1969. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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Armchair Cinema
ITV Playhouse (1967)- More like this series, on a shelf you can walk up to.It's the lit case on the top shelf.