Shillingbury Tales 1981
What is Shillingbury Tales?
Shillingbury Tales is a television series first released in 1981. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 6
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- May 17, 1981
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Shillingbury Tales is a television series first released in 1981. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 6 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“An idyllic village comedy filmed on location, starring a beloved British ensemble.”
- charming rural setting
- notable cast of British actors
- shot on location without laugh track
- short run of only seven episodes
- ended due to ATV's loss
Watch it if you enjoy gentle, character‑driven comedy set in a picturesque English village.
The series is light‑hearted and suitable for general audiences, with no explicit content.
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When did Shillingbury Tales air?
It was broadcast during 1980 and 1981.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of a feature‑length pilot and six one‑hour episodes.
Where was the show filmed?
It was shot on location in the village of Aldbury, Hertfordshire, on 16mm film.
Who wrote and directed the series?
Francis Essex wrote the series and Val Guest directed it.
Does the series have a laugh track?
No, it was produced without a laugh track.
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