Talking to a Stranger 1966
“A quartet of plays about a suburban family's weekend”
What is Talking to a Stranger?
Talking to a Stranger is a 1966 British television drama written by John Hopkins for the BBC. The series consists of four separate plays that recount the events of a single weekend spent by a grown-up brother and sister at their parents' home, which eventually culminates in a shocking tragedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 4
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 2, 1966
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10
- Format
- 1 season · 4 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 4 episodes and an average 90-minute runtime.
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Talking to a Stranger is a 1966 British television drama written by John Hopkins for the BBC. The series consists of four separate plays that recount the events of a single weekend spent by a grown-up brother and sister at their parents' home, which eventually culminates in a shocking tragedy.
The production utilizes a specific narrative tone and pacing by focusing each episode on the point of view of one family member: Terry, Ted, Alan, and Sarah. The story of the dysfunctional family is revealed through the use of monologues, flashbacks, and repeating scenes.
Should you watch it?
“A family weekend ends in tragedy told through four different perspectives.”
- Unique narrative structure using repeating scenes
- Exploration of a dysfunctional family dynamic
- Four distinct points of view
- The repetitive nature of the scenes may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy dramas that use flashbacks and monologues to reveal a story.
This is a British drama featuring a shocking tragedy and a non-linear narrative pace.
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Is it worth watching?
It may be worth watching for those interested in 1960s BBC dramas and unconventional storytelling structures.
What is the binge duration?
The series is a compact narrative consisting of four episodes.
Are there essential episodes?
All four episodes are essential as each provides the perspective of a different family member to complete the story.
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