

Playhouse
Overview
A one-hour anthology television series of one-off contemporary and classic dramas produced by the BBC.
Seasons (8)
Season 1
3 Episodes
1974
Season 2
3 Episodes
1975
Season 3
9 Episodes
1976
Season 4
6 Episodes
1976
Season 5
1 Episode
1977
Season 6
31 Episodes
1979
Season 7
29 Episodes
1980
Season 8
35 Episodes
1981
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