Half Hour Story

Half Hour Story

1967 · Drama · 3 Seasons · 38 Episodes · 7.5

18 short plays written especially for TV, an opportunity for up-and-coming directors such as floor manager Alan Clarke, who ended up doing 10 of the episodes. Some top ranking performers were attracted to the series.

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Episodes

E11. Shelter25m · 1967-05-16Two strangers sheltering from the rain, discover they are also both sheltering from unhappiness.E22. A Man Inside25m · 1967-05-23A middle aged man taunted by his young office colleagues about his bachelorhood turns to violence.E33. What Will You Do About Christmas?25m · 1967-05-30An executive looking for a property for his young mistress had not met an estate agent like Ed before.E44. Myself, I have Nothing Against South Ken25m · 1967-06-06A middle aged couple hope to recreate a time when they were most happy, by moving back to a district they left years ago.E55. The Gentleman Caller25m · 1967-06-13Two wayward brothers convince (in their own way), an unexpected visitor from the Social Security Department that they have a genuine claim to certain benefits.E66. Gone, and Never Called Me Mother25m · 1967-06-20A son discovers his father is marrying his old girlfriend.E77. The Necklace25m · 1967-06-27A landlady finds herself becoming unexpectedly jealous over a necklace her lodger has just bought his girl friend.E88. Between Men25m · 1967-07-05E99. Which of These Two Ladies Is He Married To?25m · 1967-07-12E1010. Hawks and Doves25m · 1967-07-19Newspaper editor Martin has brought a new game back from the USA called 'Hawks and Doves' to play at his party, but finds the game brings out intense frustrations and bitter rivalry between his work colleagues guests .E1111. Dead Certainty25m · 1967-07-26Poor Arthur discovers fate has left him with a very short straw. An opportunity however for him to settle an old score.E1212. Robert25m · 1967-08-02A school pupil embarks on a sinister campaign against one of his teachers.E1313. The 45th Unmarried Mother25m · 1967-08-09Lady Harriet uses her wealth and influence to help unmarried mothers, they are in turn grateful to their caring host. But underneath her facade are her motives as well intentioned as she likes people to believe?E1414. Wedlock25m · 1967-08-16Set in the future of 1992. Renewal of a seven year marriage, poses problems for Flora and Jimmy.E1515. No Sale in Newhaven25m · 1967-08-23E1616. Quick on the Takeover25m · 1967-08-30E1717. Friends25m · 1967-09-06Two old friends meet up in a Northern hotel, both with intense opposing political opinions on Vietnam, their noisy ripostes draws attention to the manager who judges them to be homosexuals and proceeds to throw them out.E1818. Bugs25m · 1967-09-13Radio ham QPJakes suspects his wife of an affair, and hires a seedy private detective to spy on her.E1919. George's Room25m · 1967-09-30A man is interviewed by a young widow as a potential lodger, and learns some disturbing facts about the woman's relationship with her dead husband.

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