ITV Playhouse 1967
What is ITV Playhouse?
ITV Playhouse was a British television anthology series that aired on the ITV network from 1967 to 1983. The show featured original plays written by notable playwrights including Dennis Potter, Rhys Adrian, and Alan Sharp.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 255
- First aired
- Sep 25, 1967
- Last aired
- Aug 10, 1982
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 255 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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ITV Playhouse was a British television anthology series that aired on the ITV network from 1967 to 1983. The show featured original plays written by notable playwrights including Dennis Potter, Rhys Adrian, and Alan Sharp. Initially broadcast in black and white, the series later transitioned to colour production. It was produced by various companies over its runtime and served as a precursor to the later series Dramarama. The programme presented standalone dramas with each episode featuring different casts and stories. Notable actors who appeared in the series include Leslie Anderson, Gwen Nelson, Ricky Alleyne, Pat Heywood, Michael Elphick, Ian Hendry, Edward Woodward, Margaret Lockwood, Jessie Matthews, and Lloyd Peters. As an anthology format, each instalment offered self-contained narratives rather than continuing storylines. The series showcased British television drama and provided a platform for emerging and established talent in writing and performance. ITV Playhouse remained a significant part of British television history during its extended run.
Should you watch it?
“This long-running British anthology series showcased diverse comedy-drama plays from notable writers and performers.”
- features acclaimed playwrights
- showcases a wide range of actors
- varied production quality due to multiple contributors
Watch it if you enjoy classic British television anthologies that highlight mid-century dramatic writing.
The series contains mature themes reflective of its era and the diverse styles of its contributing playwrights.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 43 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Lady Windemere's Fan Sep 25, 1967
- E2 They Said 'Let's Live Together' Oct 2, 1967
- E3 The First Thunder Oct 9, 1967
- E4 The Stories Of D.H. Lawrence: The Prussian Officer Oct 16, 1967
- E5 The Stories Of D.H. Lawrence: The Thorn In The Flesh Oct 23, 1967
- E6 The Stories Of D.H. Lawrence: None Of That Oct 30, 1967
- E7 Ten Days That Shook The World Nov 6, 1967
- E8 The Waste Spaces Nov 13, 1967
- E9 Children Playing Nov 20, 1967
- E10 I Love You Miss Patterson Nov 27, 1967
- E11 The Confession Dec 4, 1967
- E12 Top Of The Ladder Dec 11, 1967
- E13 Day Of The Tortoise Dec 18, 1967
- E14 A Whistle And A Funny Hat Dec 25, 1967
- E15 Seeds Of Destruction Jan 1, 1968
- E16 Lucky For Some Jan 1, 1968
- E17 The Curtis Affair Jan 8, 1968
- E18 On Approval Jan 15, 1968
- E19 The Photographer Jan 22, 1968
- E20 Rogue's Gallery: The Curious Adventures of Miss Jane Rawley Jan 29, 1968
- E21 Rogues' Gallery: The Misfortunes of Lucy Hodges Feb 5, 1968
- E22 Rogues' Gallery: The Lives and Crimes of Jonathan Wild and Jack Sheppard Feb 12, 1968
- E23 Rogues' Gallery: The Tale of Lancelot Wishart Feb 19, 1968
- E24 The Father Feb 26, 1968
- E25 The Judge Mar 4, 1968
- E26 The Detour Mar 11, 1968
- E27 Public and Confidential Mar 18, 1968
- E28 A Matter of Diamonds Mar 25, 1968
- E29 The Brahmin Widow Apr 1, 1968
- E30 Murder: A Professional Job Apr 15, 1968
- E31 Murder: The Dancing Man Apr 22, 1968
- E32 The Bonegrinder May 6, 1968
- E33 Horizontal Hold May 20, 1968
- E34 The Retreat Jun 3, 1968
- E35 Murder: The Rest of Our Lives Jun 10, 1968
- E36 Murder: An Even Chance Jun 17, 1968
- E37 Murder: Killer's Odds Jun 24, 1968
- E38 Boatman Do Not Tarry Jul 1, 1968
- E39 Entertaining Mr. Sloane Jul 8, 1968
- E40 Countercrime Jul 15, 1968
- E98 delete May 13, 1968
- E99 delete May 27, 1968
- E100 delete Dec 28, 1967
Season 2 · 42 episodes
- E1 Daddy Kiss It Better Jul 29, 1968
- E2 Star Quality Aug 8, 1968
- E3 Bon Voyage Aug 12, 1968
- E4 A Heritage and Its History Aug 19, 1968
- E5 Funeral Games Aug 26, 1968
- E6 A Most Unfortunate Accident Aug 29, 1968
- E7 Who Is Sylvia? Sep 2, 1968
- E8 The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe Sep 5, 1968
- E9 There's a Hole in Your Dustbin Delilah Sep 9, 1968
- E10 Number Ten Sep 12, 1968
- E11 The Explorer Sep 16, 1968
- E12 The Tigers of Subtopia Sep 19, 1968
- E13 The Stealers of Darkness Sep 23, 1968
- E14 Inventory for the Summer Sep 26, 1968
- E15 Neutral Ground Sep 30, 1968
- E16 Your Name's Not God, It's Edgar Oct 3, 1968
- E17 If Only the Trains Come Oct 7, 1968
- E18 Camille 68 Oct 10, 1968
- E19 Thirteen Thousand and Eighty Three Pounds Oct 14, 1968
- E20 The Best Pair of Legs in the Business Oct 17, 1968
- E21 The Tycoon Oct 24, 1968
- E22 Murder: When Robin Was a Boy Mar 17, 1969
- E23 Murder: Return to Yesterday Mar 24, 1969
- E24 Murder: Double Negative Mar 31, 1969
- E25 Murder: Nobody Knows Apr 14, 1969
- E26 Murder: Mr Buchanan Apr 21, 1969
- E27 Murder: Identikit Apr 28, 1969
- E28 Double Agent May 12, 1969
- E29 Public Face May 19, 1969
- E30 Uncle Jonathan Jun 2, 1969
- E31 Square on the Hypotenuse Jun 9, 1969
- E32 Colombe Jun 16, 1969
- E33 The Friendly Persuaders Jun 23, 1969
- E34 Beast in the Jungle Jun 30, 1969
- E35 The Marrying Kind Jul 7, 1969
- E36 Justice Is a Woman Jul 14, 1969
- E37 End of Story Jul 21, 1969
- E38 Remember the Germans Jul 28, 1969
- E39 The John Hilarian Salt Exhibition and Numerous Illustrated Slides Aug 4, 1969
- E40 Stables Theatre Company #1: In a Cottage Hospital Aug 11, 1969
- E41 Stables Theatre Company #2: Wedding Night Aug 18, 1969
- E42 The Ha Ha Aug 25, 1969
Season 3 · 31 episodes
- E1 You've Made Your Bed: Now Lie in It Sep 8, 1969
- E2 Romans and Friends Sep 29, 1969
- E3 Mixed Foursome Oct 6, 1969
- E4 The Patriot Game Oct 13, 1969
- E5 Omri's Burning Oct 16, 1969
- E6 Like Puppies in a Basket Oct 20, 1969
- E7 The Swan Won't Go in the Fridge Oct 27, 1969
- E8 The Beauty Operators Nov 3, 1969
- E9 Have You Any Washing, Mother Dear? Nov 10, 1969
- E10 Suspect Nov 17, 1969
- E11 Ancient and Modern Dec 29, 1969
- E12 Plastic People Jan 5, 1970
- E13 A Man for Loving Jan 12, 1970
- E14 The Pueblo Affair Jan 19, 1970
- E15 The People's Jack Jan 26, 1970
- E16 Would You Look at Them Smashing all Those Lovely Windows? Feb 2, 1970
- E17 Rumour Mar 2, 1970
- E18 Unexpectantly Vacant Mar 9, 1970
- E19 Don't Touch Him, He Might Resent It Apr 4, 1970
- E20 Arthur Wants You for a Sunbeam Apr 11, 1970
- E21 Dear Mr. Welfare Apr 15, 1970
- E22 Thursday's Child Apr 18, 1970
- E23 Private Lillywhite's Dead May 1, 1970
- E24 The Bridesmaid Jun 20, 1970
- E25 Special Co-respondent Jun 24, 1970
- E26 A Family and a Fortune Jun 27, 1970
- E27 The High Game Jul 3, 1970
- E28 Brother and Sister Jul 10, 1970
- E29 A Sound from the Sea Jul 17, 1970
- E30 The Style of the Countess Jul 24, 1970
- E31 The Creeper Dec 9, 1970
Season 4 · 9 episodes
- E1 The Day They Buried Cleaver Dec 15, 1970
- E2 Rose and Fern Dec 22, 1970
- E3 Up School Dec 29, 1970
- E4 The Waters of Babylon Jan 5, 1971
- E5 Two World Wars and a Gold Clock Mar 16, 1971
- E6 The Mosedale Horseshoe Mar 23, 1971
- E7 A Kiss Is Just a Kiss Mar 31, 1971
- E8 The Switch Jun 8, 1971
- E9 The Grass Widows Aug 24, 1971
Season 5 · 11 episodes
- E1 Beneath the Tide Oct 6, 1971
- E2 The Chinese Prime Minister Nov 2, 1971
- E3 The Panel Nov 9, 1971
- E4 Funny Nov 16, 1971
- E5 Jack Squaler's Time Apr 3, 1972
- E6 Seventeen Percent Said Push Off May 22, 1972
- E7 A Splinter of Ice May 29, 1972
- E8 The Greeks and Their Gifts Jun 20, 1972
- E9 The Substitute Jun 27, 1972
- E10 The Long Lease of Summer Jul 4, 1972
- E11 Lament of an Unmarried Father Aug 28, 1972
Frequently asked questions
What genre is ITV Playhouse?
It is a comedy-drama anthology series.
When did the series air?
The series ran from 1967 to 1983.
Who wrote for the series?
Contributors included playwrights such as Dennis Potter, Rhys Adrian, and Alan Sharp.
Was the show filmed in color?
The series began in black and white before transitioning to color production.
Did the show influence other programs?
The format of the series served as an inspiration for the show Dramarama.