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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Seekers: The Heretics May 3, 1964
- E2 The Seekers: The Idealists May 10, 1964
- E3 The Seekers: The Materialists May 17, 1964
- E4 All the Conspirators: The Ides of March Jul 5, 1964
- E5 All the Conspirators: The Just Jul 12, 1964
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 Women in Crisis: Husband and Wife Sep 20, 1964
- E2 Women in Crisis: With Love and Tears Sep 27, 1964
- E3 Women in Crisis: My Grandmother Oct 4, 1964
- E4 Carried by Storm Oct 25, 1964
- E5 Parade's End: Some Do Not Dec 6, 1964
- E6 Parade's End: No More Parades Dec 13, 1964
- E7 Parade's End: A Man Could Stand Up Dec 20, 1964
- E8 The Minister Jan 3, 1965
- E9 Poor Bitos Feb 7, 1965
- E10 The Physicists Feb 14, 1965
- E11 Progress to the Park Mar 14, 1965
- E12 No Trams to Lime Street Mar 21, 1965
- E13 A Little Winter Love Mar 28, 1965
- E14 Ironhand Apr 11, 1965
- E15 Try For White Apr 18, 1965
- E16 Unman, Wittering and Zigo Jun 27, 1965
- E17 Seek Her Out Jul 4, 1965
- E18 The Long House Jul 11, 1965
Season 3 · 35 episodes
- E1 Esther's Altar Sep 5, 1965
- E2 David, Chapter 2 Sep 19, 1965
- E3 Rosmersholm Sep 26, 1965
- E4 Miss Julie Oct 3, 1965
- E5 Hermit Crabs Oct 10, 1965
- E6 Enter Solly Gold Oct 17, 1965
- E7 The Siege of Manchester Oct 31, 1965
- E8 The World of George Orwell: Keep the Aspidistra Flying Nov 7, 1965
- E9 The World of George Orwell: Coming Up for Air Nov 21, 1965
- E10 The World of George Orwell: 1984 Nov 28, 1966
- E11 Portraits from the North: The Nutter Dec 5, 1965
- E12 Portraits from the North: Bruno Dec 19, 1965
- E13 Yob and Nabob Dec 26, 1965
- E14 Doctor Knock Jan 2, 1966
- E15 Focus Jan 9, 1966
- E16 The Wesker Trilogy, Part 1: Chicken Soup with Barley Jan 23, 1966
- E17 The Wesker Trilogy, Part 2: Roots Jan 30, 1966
- E18 The Wesker Trilogy, Part 3: I'm Talking About Jerusalem Feb 6, 1966
- E19 Kiss on a Grass Green Pillow Feb 13, 1966
- E20 A Man Like That Feb 27, 1966
- E21 Simon and Laura Mar 6, 1966
- E22 The Queen and Jackson Mar 13, 1966
- E23 A Month in the Country Mar 20, 1966
- E24 The Seagull Mar 27, 1966
- E25 Twelfth Hour Apr 3, 1966
- E26 The Queen and the Welshman Apr 10, 1966
- E27 Final Demand Apr 24, 1966
- E28 Semi-Detached May 1, 1966
- E29 She Stoops to Conquer May 29, 1966
- E30 Up and Down Jun 5, 1966
- E31 Marianne Jun 12, 1966
- E32 The Melody Suit Jun 19, 1966
- E33 On the March to the Sea Jul 17, 1966
- E34 How to Get Rid of Your Husband Jul 24, 1966
- E35 Girl of My Dreams Jul 31, 1966
Season 4 · 30 episodes
- E1 Talking to a Stranger, Part 1: Anytime You're Ready I'll Sparkle Oct 2, 1966
- E2 Talking to a Stranger, Part 2: No Skill or Special Knowledge is Required Oct 9, 1966
- E3 Talking to a Stranger, Part 3: Gladly My Cross-Eyed Bear Oct 16, 1966
- E4 Talking to a Stranger, Part 4: The Innocent Must Suffer Oct 23, 1966
- E5 Conquest: The Encounter Oct 29, 1966
- E6 Conquest: The Leopard and the Dragon Oct 30, 1966
- E7 Amerika Nov 6, 1966
- E8 The Family Reunion Nov 27, 1966
- E9 Anatol Dec 4, 1966
- E10 Sword of Honour, Part 1: Men at Arms Jan 2, 1967
- E11 Sword of Honour, Part 2: Officers and Gentlemen Jan 9, 1967
- E12 Sword of Honour, Part 3: Unconditional Surrender Jan 16, 1967
- E13 A Slight Ache Feb 6, 1967
- E14 A Night Out Feb 13, 1967
- E15 The Basement Feb 20, 1967
- E16 Hotel Torpe Mar 13, 1967
- E17 As a Man Grows Older Apr 3, 1967
- E18 Kain Apr 17, 1967
- E19 The Loser May 1, 1967
- E20 The Winner May 8, 1967
- E21 The Fantasist May 15, 1967
- E22 The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists May 29, 1967
- E23 The Blood Knot Jun 12, 1967
- E24 Henry IV Jun 26, 1967
- E25 Firebrand Jul 2, 1967
- E26 The Plough and the Stars Jul 16, 1967
- E27 Tickle Times Jul 30, 1967
- E28 55 Columns Aug 6, 1967
- E29 Stan's Day Out Aug 13, 1967
- E30 The Cupboard Aug 20, 1967
Season 5 · 27 episodes
- E1 The Memorandum Sep 24, 1967
- E2 The Lost Years of Brian Hooper Oct 8, 1967
- E3 The Magicians: Dr Dee, Kelly and the Spirits Oct 15, 1967
- E4 The Magicians: The Incantation of Casanova Oct 22, 1967
- E5 The Magicians: Edmund Gurney and the Brighton Mesmerist Oct 29, 1967
- E6 The Single Passion Nov 5, 1967
- E7 The Burning Bush Nov 12, 1967
- E8 Kittens Are Brave Nov 26, 1967
- E9 Lieutenant Tenant Dec 4, 1967
- E10 Play with a Tiger Dec 18, 1967
- E11 To See How Far It Is: Murphy's Law Jan 1, 1968
- E12 To See How Far It Is: The Curse of the Donkins Jan 8, 1968
- E13 To See How Far It Is: To See How Far It Is Jan 15, 1968
- E14 Albinos in Black Jan 22, 1968
- E15 The Swallow's Nest Jan 29, 1968
- E16 The Lady Is a Liar Feb 26, 1968
- E17 To the Frontier Mar 4, 1968
- E18 Party Games Mar 11, 1968
- E19 The Fall of Kelvin Walker Apr 22, 1968
- E20 The Fanatics Apr 29, 1968
- E21 Home, Sweet Honeycomb May 13, 1968
- E22 The Pistol Shot May 20, 1968
- E23 The Life Class May 27, 1968
- E24 All's Well That Ends Well Jun 3, 1968
- E25 Wind Versus Polygamy Jul 15, 1968
- E26 The Year of the Sex Olympics Jul 29, 1968
- E27 Mille Miglia 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.