Shades of Greene

Shades of Greene

1975 · Drama · 2 Seasons · 18 Episodes · 8.5

Shades of Greene is a British television series based on short stories written by the author Graham Greene. The series began in 1975, with each hour-long episode featuring a dramatisation of one of Greene's stories, many of which dealt with issues such as guilt and the Catholic faith, as well as looking at life in general. Actors to have appeared in the series include John Gielgud, Leo McKern, Virginia McKenna, Paul Scofield, and Roy Kinnear. The series began on 9 September 1975 and ran for two seasons.

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Episodes

E11. When Greek Meets Greek60m · 1975-09-09Fennick is a nobody con-man who sets up a bogus correspondence college with an Oxford address. Lord Driver's son's involvement brings the crunch.E22. Cheap in August1975-09-16Story set in Jamaica about Mary holidaying unattached and ready to philander. Henry isn't exactly what the opportunity seems to demand.E33. The Invisible Japanese Gentlemen1975-09-23Denholm Elliott is the author observing other eaters in a fish restaurant.E44. Special Duties1975-09-23Mr. Ferraro is a millionaire industrialist who puts out a contract for prayers for his salvation. Miss Sanderson is the lady who gets the job.E55. Two Gentle People1975-09-30A gentle tale, this, about two lonely middle-aged people who meet by chance in a Paris park and wonder whether they can find new life in each other.E66. The Root of All Evil1975-10-07A 19th century farce where after a very good dinner, three gentlemen appear in drag.E77. A Little Place Off the Edgware Road60m · 1975-10-14Craven is a man so disgusted with his weak body he hates the idea it might survive death.E88. The Blue Film1975-10-14A man goes to the cinema with his wife. When an adult film comes on, he realises that he is one of the stars.E99. The Destructors1975-10-21An old man leaves his house for a couple of weeks. In the meantime boys take over the house and set about destroying everything in an orderly, militaristic fashion.

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