Theatre 625 1964
What is Theatre 625?
Theatre 625 is a British television drama anthology series that aired on the BBC2 network between 1964 and 1968. As one of the earliest regular programs featured in the channel's initial lineup, the series holds a distinct place in the history of British broadcasting.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1964
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 115
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- May 3, 1964
- Last aired
- Aug 5, 1968
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Theatre 625 is a British television drama anthology series that aired on the BBC2 network between 1964 and 1968. As one of the earliest regular programs featured in the channel's initial lineup, the series holds a distinct place in the history of British broadcasting. The title of the program serves as a reference to its specific production and transmission method, which utilized the higher-definition 625-line format. At the time of the series' original broadcast, this technical standard was exclusive to BBC2, distinguishing it from other contemporary television offerings. The anthology format presented various dramatic works to viewers. Performers who appeared in the series include Michael Bryant, Judi Dench, Maurice Denham, and Margery Mason. By utilizing this advanced technical format for its era, the production contributed to the early identity of the BBC2 channel. The series remains documented as a significant example of the drama anthology genre produced by the BBC during the mid-1960s.
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“Theatre 625 is a British television drama anthology series produced by the BBC.”
- historical significance to BBC2
- diverse anthology format
- limited availability
- older production standards
Watch it if you are interested in the early history of BBC2 programming.
The series consists of dramatic anthology content typical of 1960s British television.
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Season 1 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Seekers: The Heretics Mytharc May 3, 1964
- E2 The Seekers: The Idealists Core May 10, 1964
- E3 The Seekers: The Materialists Core May 17, 1964
- E4 All the Conspirators: The Ides of March Core Jul 5, 1964
- E5 All the Conspirators: The Just Mytharc Jul 12, 1964
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 Women in Crisis: Husband and Wife Mytharc Sep 20, 1964
- E2 Women in Crisis: With Love and Tears Core Sep 27, 1964
- E3 Women in Crisis: My Grandmother Core Oct 4, 1964
- E4 Carried by Storm Core Oct 25, 1964
- E5 Parade's End: Some Do Not Core Dec 6, 1964
- E6 Parade's End: No More Parades Core Dec 13, 1964
- E7 Parade's End: A Man Could Stand Up Core Dec 20, 1964
- E8 The Minister Core Jan 3, 1965
- E9 Poor Bitos Core Feb 7, 1965
- E10 The Physicists Core Feb 14, 1965
- E11 Progress to the Park Core Mar 14, 1965
- E12 No Trams to Lime Street Core Mar 21, 1965
- E13 A Little Winter Love Core Mar 28, 1965
- E14 Ironhand Core Apr 11, 1965
- E15 Try For White Core Apr 18, 1965
- E16 Unman, Wittering and Zigo Core Jun 27, 1965
- E17 Seek Her Out Mytharc Jul 4, 1965
- E18 The Long House Mytharc Jul 11, 1965
Season 3 · 35 episodes
- E1 Esther's Altar Mytharc Sep 5, 1965
- E2 David, Chapter 2 Core Sep 19, 1965
- E3 Rosmersholm Core Sep 26, 1965
- E4 Miss Julie Core Oct 3, 1965
- E5 Hermit Crabs Core Oct 10, 1965
- E6 Enter Solly Gold Core Oct 17, 1965
- E7 The Siege of Manchester Core Oct 31, 1965
- E8 The World of George Orwell: Keep the Aspidistra Flying Core Nov 7, 1965
- E9 The World of George Orwell: Coming Up for Air Core Nov 21, 1965
- E10 The World of George Orwell: 1984 Core Nov 28, 1966
- E11 Portraits from the North: The Nutter Core Dec 5, 1965
- E12 Portraits from the North: Bruno Core Dec 19, 1965
- E13 Yob and Nabob Core Dec 26, 1965
- E14 Doctor Knock Core Jan 2, 1966
- E15 Focus Core Jan 9, 1966
- E16 The Wesker Trilogy, Part 1: Chicken Soup with Barley Mytharc Jan 23, 1966
- E17 The Wesker Trilogy, Part 2: Roots Mytharc Jan 30, 1966
- E18 The Wesker Trilogy, Part 3: I'm Talking About Jerusalem Mytharc Feb 6, 1966
- E19 Kiss on a Grass Green Pillow Core Feb 13, 1966
- E20 A Man Like That Core Feb 27, 1966
- E21 Simon and Laura Core Mar 6, 1966
- E22 The Queen and Jackson Core Mar 13, 1966
- E23 A Month in the Country Core Mar 20, 1966
- E24 The Seagull Core Mar 27, 1966
- E25 Twelfth Hour Core Apr 3, 1966
- E26 The Queen and the Welshman Core Apr 10, 1966
- E27 Final Demand Core Apr 24, 1966
- E28 Semi-Detached Core May 1, 1966
- E29 She Stoops to Conquer Core May 29, 1966
- E30 Up and Down Core Jun 5, 1966
- E31 Marianne Core Jun 12, 1966
- E32 The Melody Suit Core Jun 19, 1966
- E33 On the March to the Sea Core Jul 17, 1966
- E34 How to Get Rid of Your Husband Mytharc Jul 24, 1966
- E35 Girl of My Dreams Mytharc Jul 31, 1966
Season 4 · 30 episodes
- E1 Talking to a Stranger, Part 1: Anytime You're Ready I'll Sparkle Mytharc Oct 2, 1966
- E2 Talking to a Stranger, Part 2: No Skill or Special Knowledge is Required Mytharc Oct 9, 1966
- E3 Talking to a Stranger, Part 3: Gladly My Cross-Eyed Bear Mytharc Oct 16, 1966
- E4 Talking to a Stranger, Part 4: The Innocent Must Suffer Core Oct 23, 1966
- E5 Conquest: The Encounter Core Oct 29, 1966
- E6 Conquest: The Leopard and the Dragon Core Oct 30, 1966
- E7 Amerika Core Nov 6, 1966
- E8 The Family Reunion Core Nov 27, 1966
- E9 Anatol Core Dec 4, 1966
- E10 Sword of Honour, Part 1: Men at Arms Mytharc Jan 2, 1967
- E11 Sword of Honour, Part 2: Officers and Gentlemen Mytharc Jan 9, 1967
- E12 Sword of Honour, Part 3: Unconditional Surrender Mytharc Jan 16, 1967
- E13 A Slight Ache Core Feb 6, 1967
- E14 A Night Out Core Feb 13, 1967
- E15 The Basement Core Feb 20, 1967
- E16 Hotel Torpe Core Mar 13, 1967
- E17 As a Man Grows Older Core Apr 3, 1967
- E18 Kain Core Apr 17, 1967
- E19 The Loser Core May 1, 1967
- E20 The Winner Core May 8, 1967
- E21 The Fantasist Core May 15, 1967
- E22 The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists Core May 29, 1967
- E23 The Blood Knot Core Jun 12, 1967
- E24 Henry IV Core Jun 26, 1967
- E25 Firebrand Core Jul 2, 1967
- E26 The Plough and the Stars Core Jul 16, 1967
- E27 Tickle Times Core Jul 30, 1967
- E28 55 Columns Core Aug 6, 1967
- E29 Stan's Day Out Mytharc Aug 13, 1967
- E30 The Cupboard Mytharc Aug 20, 1967
Season 5 · 27 episodes
- E1 The Memorandum Mytharc Sep 24, 1967
- E2 The Lost Years of Brian Hooper Core Oct 8, 1967
- E3 The Magicians: Dr Dee, Kelly and the Spirits Core Oct 15, 1967
- E4 The Magicians: The Incantation of Casanova Core Oct 22, 1967
- E5 The Magicians: Edmund Gurney and the Brighton Mesmerist Core Oct 29, 1967
- E6 The Single Passion Core Nov 5, 1967
- E7 The Burning Bush Core Nov 12, 1967
- E8 Kittens Are Brave Core Nov 26, 1967
- E9 Lieutenant Tenant Core Dec 4, 1967
- E10 Play with a Tiger Core Dec 18, 1967
- E11 To See How Far It Is: Murphy's Law Core Jan 1, 1968
- E12 To See How Far It Is: The Curse of the Donkins Core Jan 8, 1968
- E13 To See How Far It Is: To See How Far It Is Core Jan 15, 1968
- E14 Albinos in Black Core Jan 22, 1968
- E15 The Swallow's Nest Core Jan 29, 1968
- E16 The Lady Is a Liar Core Feb 26, 1968
- E17 To the Frontier Core Mar 4, 1968
- E18 Party Games Core Mar 11, 1968
- E19 The Fall of Kelvin Walker Mytharc Apr 22, 1968
- E20 The Fanatics Core Apr 29, 1968
- E21 Home, Sweet Honeycomb Core May 13, 1968
- E22 The Pistol Shot Core May 20, 1968
- E23 The Life Class Core May 27, 1968
- E24 All's Well That Ends Well Core Jun 3, 1968
- E25 Wind Versus Polygamy Core Jul 15, 1968
- E26 The Year of the Sex Olympics Mytharc Jul 29, 1968
- E27 Mille Miglia Mytharc Aug 5, 1968
Frequently asked questions
What is Theatre 625?
It is a British television drama anthology series produced by the BBC.
When did it air?
The series was transmitted on BBC2 from 1964 to 1968.
What does the title mean?
The title refers to the 625-line high-definition format used for its production and transmission.
Was it a regular program?
Yes, it was one of the first regular programs in the BBC2 line-up.
Who produced the series?
The series was produced by the BBC.
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