Armchair Thriller 1978
What is Armchair Thriller?
Armchair Thriller is a television series first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 60
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 21, 1978
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 60 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Armchair Thriller is a television series first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 60 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Adapted novel mysteries unfold in eerie, stand‑alone serials on 1970s British TV.”
- Each serial adapts a published novel, offering fresh storytelling.
- Standalone episodes let you drop in anytime.
- Atmospheric title sequence sets a suspenseful tone.
- Production quality varies between Thames and Southern contributions.
- The series ran only two short series, limiting overall length.
Watch it if you enjoy anthology dramas that blend mystery with a touch of the supernatural.
The series is a drama with occasional supernatural elements, suitable for mature audiences comfortable with suspense.
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When did Armchair Thriller originally air?
It aired on ITV in two series, first in 1978 and the second in 1980.
What is the format of the show?
It presents a sequence of unconnected serials, each adapted from a published novel or story.
Which companies produced the series?
Thames Television produced the series, with some serials made by Southern Television.
Is it a horror series?
It is not classified as horror, though it includes several supernatural elements.
What genre does it belong to?
It is a drama anthology series with mystery and supernatural tones.
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