Half Hour Story

Half Hour Story 1967

★ 7.5TMDB 0h 25min 3 seasons

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

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1S1·E1 ShelterMay 16, 1967Two strangers sheltering from the rain, discover they are also both sheltering from unhappiness.2S1·E2 A Man InsideMay 23, 1967A middle aged man taunted by his young office colleagues about his bachelorhood turns to violence.3S1·E3 What Will You Do About Christmas?May 30, 1967An executive looking for a property for his young mistress had not met an estate agent like Ed before.4S1·E4 Myself, I have Nothing Against South KenJun 6, 1967A middle aged couple hope to recreate a time when they were most happy, by moving back to a district they left years ago.5S1·E5 The Gentleman CallerJun 13, 1967Two wayward brothers convince (in their own way), an unexpected visitor from the Social Security Department that they have a genuine claim to certain benefits.6S1·E6 Gone, and Never Called Me MotherJun 20, 1967A son discovers his father is marrying his old girlfriend.7S1·E7 The NecklaceJun 27, 1967A landlady finds herself becoming unexpectedly jealous over a necklace her lodger has just bought his girl friend.8S1·E8 Between MenJul 5, 19679S1·E9 Which of These Two Ladies Is He Married To?Jul 12, 196710S1·E10 Hawks and DovesJul 19, 1967Newspaper 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…11S1·E11 Dead CertaintyJul 26, 1967Poor Arthur discovers fate has left him with a very short straw. An opportunity however for him to settle an old score.12S1·E12 RobertAug 2, 1967A school pupil embarks on a sinister campaign against one of his teachers.13S1·E13 The 45th Unmarried MotherAug 9, 1967Lady 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…14S1·E14 WedlockAug 16, 1967Set in the future of 1992. Renewal of a seven year marriage, poses problems for Flora and Jimmy.15S1·E15 No Sale in NewhavenAug 23, 196716S1·E16 Quick on the TakeoverAug 30, 196717S1·E17 FriendsSep 6, 1967Two 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…18S1·E18 BugsSep 13, 1967Radio ham QPJakes suspects his wife of an affair, and hires a seedy private detective to spy on her.19S1·E19 George's RoomSep 30, 1967A 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.

Cast

George Cole
George Cole Mr. Hinks
Richard Davies
Richard Davies Mr. Pritchard
G
Gwen Cherrell Rosemary
A
Angela Baddeley Miss Floodleigh
Geraldine Moffat
Geraldine Moffat Stella
Colin Blakely
Colin Blakely The man
Wendy Craig
Wendy Craig The woman
Y
Yvonne Antrobus Cynthia Smith
N
Nicholas Evans Harvey
Freddie Jones
Freddie Jones Walter Bishop
Annette Andre
Annette Andre Angie
Basil Henson
Basil Henson Mr. Webb
Ian Ogilvy
Ian Ogilvy Ed
George Baker
George Baker Tim Johnson
Tony Selby
Tony Selby Ged
Mike Pratt
Mike Pratt Clack
David Graham
David Graham Head waiter
Drewe Henley
Drewe Henley Robin

Crew

Producers
Paul Knight

Details

First air date
May 16, 1967
Last air date
Jul 29, 1968
Seasons
3
Episodes
38
Episode runtime
25 min
Status
Ended
Language
English

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