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Release Year1965
Runtime16 Seasons
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes8
DirectorJames MacTaggart
WritersJames MacTaggart
TypeWeb Series
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast0 credited
Also Known AsBBC Play of the Month
About BBC Play of the Month
A BBC television anthology series featuring productions of classic and contemporary stage plays usually broadcast on BBC1. Each production featured a different work, often using prominent British stage actors in the leading roles. The series was transmitted from October 1965 to September 1983.
Directed by James MacTaggart, BBC Play of the Month leans on a strong ensemble — — — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1965.
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