Playhouse (British TV series)
British anthology series featuring original plays and adaptations.
Playhouse, also known as ITV Playhouse, is a British television anthology series that aired from 1967 to 1982. It featured contributions from playwrights such as Dennis Potter, Rhys Adrian, and Alan Sharp, and was produced by various companies for the ITV network. The series began in black and white before later being shot in colour.
- Years active
- 1967–1982
- Total episodes
- 255
- Missing episodes
- 32
Lore & Background
Playhouse was a British television anthology series that ran from 1967 to 1982, showcasing original material from writers as well as adaptations of existing works. Notable playwrights who contributed included Dennis Potter, Rhys Adrian, and Alan Sharp. The series began production in black and white but later transitioned to colour, and was produced by various companies for the ITV network.
Reader's Guide
Playhouse holds significance as a long-running anthology series that provided a platform for both original teleplays and adaptations, influencing later series such as Dramarama. Its 256 episodes included contributions from notable writers and actors, though 33 episodes are currently missing from archives. The series featured a wide range of actors, including Leslie Anderson, Michael Elphick, Edward Woodward, and Anna Massey, and adapted works such as M.R. James' horror story Casting the Runes in 1979. Its legacy lies in its role in British television drama during the late 20th century.
Did You Know?
- Playhouse ran from 1967 to 1982 on the ITV network.
- Out of 255 episodes, 32 are currently missing.
- One adaptation was the 1979 production of M.R. James' Casting the Runes.
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