Talking Heads 1988
What is Talking Heads?
Talking Heads is a television series featuring six monologues that tell the stories of six different repressed souls, including a man dominated by his mother, a vicar's wife, an inveterate letter writer, a hopeful actress, a recently widowed woman, and an elderly shut-in. Its cultural significance is highlighted by its inclusion on the A-level and GCSE English Literature syllabus, as well as airing on PBS in the Unit
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 19, 1988
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 12 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Talking Heads is a television series featuring six monologues that tell the stories of six different repressed souls, including a man dominated by his mother, a vicar's wife, an inveterate letter writer, a hopeful actress, a recently widowed woman, and an elderly shut-in. Its cultural significance is highlighted by its inclusion on the A-level and GCSE English Literature syllabus, as well as airing on PBS in the United States as part of its Masterpiece Theatre programme.
The series falls under the genres of drama and comedy, presenting character-driven storytelling entirely through individual monologues. The provided materials do not specify pacing details, but the focus remains on the psychological portraits of its diverse subjects.
Should you watch it?
“Six monologues reveal the intimate stories of six different repressed souls.”
- Features six distinct monologues about repressed souls.
- Includes stories focused on a man dominated by his mother, a vicar's wife, an inveterate letter writer, a hopeful actress, a recently widowed woman, and an elderly shut-in.
- Episodes have been included on the A-level and GCSE English Literature syllabus.
- The format relies entirely on monologues, which may not appeal to viewers looking for traditional multi-character scenes.
Watch it if you are interested in character-driven dramatic and comedic monologues.
The series blends drama and comedy through character monologues.
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Where can it be streamed?
Some episodes aired on PBS in the United States as part of its Masterpiece Theatre programme.
Is it worth watching?
It has been recognized academically through inclusion on the A-level and GCSE English Literature syllabus.
What is the binge duration?
The provided sources do not specify the total run time or episode lengths for the series.
Which are the essential episodes?
The available sources do not designate specific episodes as essential, though the series consists of six monologues about distinct characters.
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