Armchair Theatre
1956 · Drama · 18 Seasons · 446 Episodes ·
Armchair Theatre is a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and later by Thames Television from mid-1968.
Episodes
Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 9Season 10Season 11Season 12Season 13Season 14Season 15Season 16Season 17Season 18
E11. The OutsiderE22. The Handshake / Bid for FameE33. Tears in the WindE44. Flash PointE55. Black LimelightE66. The Hollow CrownE77. It's an Ill WindE88. The MotherAfter a five month trudge through Poland the Kosky family have reached an Austrian labour camp. Their hopes to emigrate to Canada take a desperate turn when Mrs Kosky is diagnosed with tuberculosis.E99. The Old Lady Shows Her MedalsE1010. The Common ManE1111. The Right ThingWhen someone is killed in a road accident, Bob Slater wants to "do the right thing". But will he?E1212. The Face of a StrangerE1313. The Same SkyThe theme of Romeo and Juliet reworked in an orthodox Jewish household where Jeff who is a Christian falls in love with Juliet. Both families bitterly oppose the relationship. The story is set in wartime, in the East End of London.E1414. Three O'Clock DeadlineE1515. The Great HealerE1616. Miss JulieLate 19th century. The young miss Julie lives in a mansion with her father. She has recently broken her engagement but is attracted to one of the servants, Jean. They spend the midsummer night together, telling each other their memories and of their dreams. Realizing that an affair between a man of the people and an aristocrat is impossible, they plan to escape to Switzerland.E1717. Ring Out the OldE1818. Michael and MaryE1919. The NecklaceMrs. Kendrick borrows a jeweled necklace from a friend for an important social event. Afterwards it is stolen, and Mrs. Kendrick goes into debt to duplicate it. The thief discovers it's costume jewelry, but Mrs. Kendrick never learns the truth, and struggles for years to pay off the huge debt.E2020. The Last FlightE2121. Quay SouthE2222. If This Be TreasonE2323. The King of IcelandThere are odd goings-on in the Turkish baths. Is the distinguished stranger among the Colonel Blimps really the "King of Iceland"?E2424. The WitnessE2525. This Was a WomanOlivia Russell is outwardly a devoted wife and mother, the kind mistress of a happy home, and a sympathetic friend. But this suburban respectability conceals a sinister aspect of the feminine.E2626. The Cask of AmontilladoDeep beneath the streets of Italy lie the catacombs of the Montresors, filled with barrels of wine and the bones of the dead. One evening, friends Fortunado and Montresor venture below the city with promises of the rare vintage wine Amontillado and find themselves in a web of betrayal and revenge that changes their friendship forever. Based on the short story by Edgar Allan Poe.E2727. Catch a Falling StarWhat future is there for a forgotten star of the New York theatre?E2828. Hilda MorganE2929. The Constant StrangerE3030. AutumnE3131. The HeiressA young naive woman falls for a handsome young man who her emotionally abusive father suspects is a fortune hunter.E3232. Rappaport Always PaysE3333. PossessionE3434. The Old LadiesE3535. Dear MurdererE3636. Escape To HappinessA famous (married) concert pianist falls in love with a young music student.E3737. Start from ScratchE3838. It Pays to AdvertiseThe son of a rich soap manufacturer gets himself in predicaments trying to prove to his father that he's responsible enough for marriage.E3939. The Whiteheaded BoyE4040. While Parents SleepE4141. Bed, Board and RomanceE4242. The Women Have Their Way
