Armchair Theatre

Armchair Theatre (1956-1974)

EndedScripted showDrama

Armchair Theatre is a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S16E05Clap Hands for the Walking DeadJun 12, 1974
S16E04According to the RulesJun 5, 1974
S16E03The VirginsMay 29, 1974
S16E02Amy, Wonderful AmyMay 22, 1974
S16E01If You Could See What I Can SeeMay 15, 1974
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Armchair Theatre premiere?

Armchair Theatre premiered on July 8, 1956.

Who was the creator of Armchair Theatre?

Armchair Theatre was created by Sydney Newman.

What was the genre of Armchair Theatre?

Armchair Theatre was a drama anthology television series.

How many episodes were produced in the first season of Armchair Theatre?

The first season of Armchair Theatre produced a total of six episodes.

Who was the original host of Armchair Theatre?

Armchair Theatre did not have a regular host.

Which actors appeared in multiple episodes of Armchair Theatre?

Actors like Patrick McGoohan, Nigel Davenport, and Hazel Court appeared in multiple episodes of Armchair Theatre.

Which episode of Armchair Theatre featured a young Sean Connery?

The episode "The Serpent and the Rainbow" featured a young Sean Connery.

Which episode of Armchair Theatre dealt with the controversial issue of abortion?

The episode "A Woman Possessed" dealt with the controversial issue of abortion.

Which episode of Armchair Theatre was later adapted into a full-length feature film?

The episode "Daisy Chain" was later adapted into a full-length feature film.

Who directed several episodes of Armchair Theatre including "Afternoon of a Nymph" and "The Hard Knock"?

John Schlesinger directed several episodes of Armchair Theatre including "Afternoon of a Nymph" and "The Hard Knock".

Which episode of Armchair Theatre dealt with mental health and featured a young Judi Dench?

The episode "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" dealt with mental health and featured a young Judi Dench.

Which episode of Armchair Theatre featured the first interracial kiss on British television?

The episode "You're My Wife Now" featured the first interracial kiss on British television.

Which episode of Armchair Theatre was adapted from a play by Harold Pinter?

The episode "A Night Out" was adapted from a play by Harold Pinter.

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