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BBC Play of the Month

A monthly anthology series showcasing televised adaptations of plays.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Luther

1. Luther

Aired: Oct 19, 1965

During the early 16th Century idealistic German monk Martin Luther, disgusted...

Episode 2 A Passage to India

2. A Passage to India

Aired: Nov 15, 1965

Cultural mistrust and false accusations doom a friendship in British colonial...

Episode 4 Gordon of Khartoum

4. Gordon of Khartoum

Aired: Jan 17, 1966

The story of General Charles "Chinese" Gordon, a brilliant but eccentric mili...

Episode 7 Make Me an Offer

7. Make Me an Offer

Aired: Apr 11, 1966

Antique dealer Charlie yearns to own a beautiful Portland vase.

Episode 8 Death of a Salesman

8. Death of a Salesman

Aired: May 24, 1966

Willy Loman is an over-the-hill salesman who faces a personal turning point w...

Episode 9 The Devil's Eggshell

9. The Devil's Eggshell

Aired: Jun 28, 1966

The discovery of mysterious egg-shaped objects at the sites of a series of di...

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Info about BBC Play of the Month

Seasons: 16

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Drama