#OTD 60 years ago, Alan Sharp's A KNIGHT IN TARNISHED ARMOUR was shown on BBC One's #TheWednesdayPlay. This marked part of notable screenwriter Sharp's path towards New Hollywood, while also featuring his good friend, then 18 year-old Brian Cox in a small part. maysbritain.home.blog/2025/05/12/e...
Exploring The Wednesday Play’s Legacy At 60 – 02.19: ‘A Knight in Tarnished Armour’ (BBC1, 12 May 1965)
The Wednesday Play (1964-70, or 1965-70) was a landmark BBC drama series, following ITV’s lead with Armchair Theatre (ABC & Thames, 1956-74) in amplifying working-class voices. Canadian m…
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May 12, 2025 at 7:51 AM
#OTD 60 years ago, Alan Sharp's A KNIGHT IN TARNISHED ARMOUR was shown on BBC One's #TheWednesdayPlay. This marked part of notable screenwriter Sharp's path towards New Hollywood, while also featuring his good friend, then 18 year-old Brian Cox in a small part. maysbritain.home.blog/2025/05/12/e...
#OTD Sixty years ago, Thomas Clarke's #TheWednesdayPlay A Little Temptation was screened on BBC One. Personally I wouldn't say a great play, but very watchable, especially due to some fine performances: maysbritain.home.blog/2025/03/17/e...
Exploring The Wednesday Play’s Legacy At 60 – 02.11: ‘A Little Temptation’ (BBC1, 17 March 1965)
The Wednesday Play (1964-70, or 1965-70) was a landmark BBC drama series, following ITV’s lead with Armchair Theatre (ABC & Thames, 1956-74) in amplifying working-class voices. Canadian m…
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March 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
#OTD Sixty years ago, Thomas Clarke's #TheWednesdayPlay A Little Temptation was screened on BBC One. Personally I wouldn't say a great play, but very watchable, especially due to some fine performances: maysbritain.home.blog/2025/03/17/e...
The latest in my series of #TheWednesdayPlay at 60 blogs, here exploring the legacy of Simon Raven's lost play, a satirical comedy set in a University and concerning a committee's wrangling over new buildings. Michael Hordern featured. maysbritain.home.blog/2025/01/13/e...
Exploring The Wednesday Play’s Legacy At 60 – 02.02: ‘Sir Jocelyn, the Minister Would Like A Word…’ (BBC1, 13 January 1965)
The Wednesday Play (1964-70, or 1965-70) was a landmark BBC drama series, following ITV’s lead with Armchair Theatre (ABC & Thames, 1956-74) in amplifying working-class voices. Canadian m…
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January 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The latest in my series of #TheWednesdayPlay at 60 blogs, here exploring the legacy of Simon Raven's lost play, a satirical comedy set in a University and concerning a committee's wrangling over new buildings. Michael Hordern featured. maysbritain.home.blog/2025/01/13/e...
Exploring The Wednesday Play's Legacy at 60 continues with Mr. Douglas, 60 years to the day it was on (25 Nov 1964). John Prebble's play concerns a mysterious stranger in London in 1761... This draws on an interview w/ the fine Claire Nielson. maysbritain.home.blog/2024/11/25/e... #TheWednesdayPlay
Exploring The Wednesday Play’s Legacy At 60 – 01.05: ‘Mr Douglas’ (BBC1, 25 November 1964)
The Wednesday Play (1964-70, or 1965-70) was a landmark BBC drama series, following ITV’s lead with Armchair Theatre (ABC & Thames, 1956-74) in amplifying working-class voices. Canadian m…
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November 25, 2024 at 10:01 AM
Exploring The Wednesday Play's Legacy at 60 continues with Mr. Douglas, 60 years to the day it was on (25 Nov 1964). John Prebble's play concerns a mysterious stranger in London in 1761... This draws on an interview w/ the fine Claire Nielson. maysbritain.home.blog/2024/11/25/e... #TheWednesdayPlay
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February 13, 2026 at 9:15 AM
#WhatWeWereWatching #UKTVRatings for week ending 13/02/66 (All Channels) #MississippiGambler #TheWednesdayPlay #AllOurYesterdays #CoronationStreet #Corrie #DoubleYourMoney #HughieGreen #EmergencyWard10 #TheAvengers #TheManFromUNCLE
#WhatWeWereWatching #UKTVRatings for month ending 30/11/67 (All Channels) #ITVPlayhouse #TheWednesdayPlay #PlayOfTheMonth #TheFlipSide https://whatwewerewatching.uk/share/rating/3553
November 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
#WhatWeWereWatching #UKTVRatings for month ending 30/11/67 (All Channels) #ITVPlayhouse #TheWednesdayPlay #PlayOfTheMonth #TheFlipSide https://whatwewerewatching.uk/share/rating/3553
........18/4 i wish i were a group again #MikeVickers #TheWednesdayPlay www.youtube.com/watch?v=O541...
Mike Vickers - On The Brink
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April 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
........18/4 i wish i were a group again #MikeVickers #TheWednesdayPlay www.youtube.com/watch?v=O541...