Half Hour Story

7.5(2)|1967-05-16|3 seasons, 38 episodes

Drama

Overview

18 short plays written especially for TV, an opportunity for up-and-coming directors such as floor manager Alan Clarke, who ended up doing 10 of the episodes. Some top ranking performers were attracted to the series.

Episodes

Season 1(19)Season 2(12)Season 3(7)

S1E1 · 1967-05-16 · 25m

Shelter

Two strangers sheltering from the rain, discover they are also both sheltering from unhappiness.

S1E2 · 1967-05-23 · 25m

A Man Inside

A middle aged man taunted by his young office colleagues about his bachelorhood turns to violence.

S1E3 · 1967-05-30 · 25m

What Will You Do About Christmas?

An executive looking for a property for his young mistress had not met an estate agent like Ed before.

S1E4 · 1967-06-06 · 25m

Myself, I have Nothing Against South Ken

A middle aged couple hope to recreate a time when they were most happy, by moving back to a district they left years ago.

S1E5 · 1967-06-13 · 25m

The Gentleman Caller

Two wayward brothers convince (in their own way), an unexpected visitor from the Social Security Department that they have a genuine claim to certain benefits.

S1E6 · 1967-06-20 · 25m

Gone, and Never Called Me Mother

A son discovers his father is marrying his old girlfriend.

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