S1·E15 Moonlight on the Highway
Synopsis
Writing for ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969), Dennis Potter introduced the notion that popular music expresses the yearning of the human spirit for a better world. A troubled young man, David Peters (Ian Holm), claims, "Once dreams were possible, that's what the popular songs told us." Rejecting rock music of the day, Peters is immersed in the tunes of Thirties crooner Al Bowlly (killed during the London blitz). He collects Bowlly memorabilia, publishes the Bowlly fan-club newsletter, and finds pleasure in lip-synching Bowlly records but his obsession with Bowlly masks certain darker events in his past.
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When did Season 1 Episode 15 of ITV Saturday Night Theatre air?
Season 1, Episode 15 ('Moonlight on the Highway') originally aired on April 12, 1969.
How long is Season 1 Episode 15 ('Moonlight on the Highway')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 52 minutes.
What happens in ITV Saturday Night Theatre Season 1 Episode 15?
Writing for ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969), Dennis Potter introduced the notion that popular music expresses the yearning of the human spirit for a better world. A troubled young man, David Peters (Ian Holm), claims, "Once dreams were possible, that's what the popular songs told us." Rejecting ro...
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