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Talking to a Stranger

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: October 2, 1966
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 4
  • Networks: BBC One
  • Genres: Drama
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Talking to a Stranger(1966)

A quartet of plays about a suburban family's weekend

TMDB Rating: 8.5 (2 votes)

Overview

A grown-up brother and sister's visit to their parents home culminates in a shocking tragedy. The events of the weekend are told over four episodes, each focusing on the point of view of one family member: the daughter Terry; the father, Ted; the son, Alan and finally the mother, Sarah. The full story of the dysfunctional family plays out through the use of repeating scenes, flashback, and monologue.

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4 episodes • 1966

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Anytime You're Ready, I'll SparkleOct 2, 19660.0
2No Skill Or Special Knowledge Is RequiredOct 9, 19660.0
3Gladly, My Cross-Eyed BearOct 16, 19660.0
4The Innocent Must SufferOct 23, 19660.0

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