Thirty-Minute Theatre
An anthology of short plays shown on BBC Television between 1965 and 1973, used in part at least as a training ground for new writers, on account of its short length, and which therefore attracted many writers who later became well known.
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Season 6
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E1
The Raid
Sep 18, 1970 -
2
E2
The Year of the Crow
Oct 2, 1970 -
3
E3
Did Your Nanny Come from Bergen?
Oct 9, 1970 -
4
E4
Tribunal
During the Czech uprising, a tribunal assembles for the trial of Alexander Dubcek.
Oct 16, 1970 -
5
E5
Helen
Oct 30, 1970 -
6
E6
The Warmonger
Nov 13, 1970 -
7
E7
The Editor Regrets
Nov 27, 1970 -
8
E8
Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Settles an Account
Inspector Waugh is asked to visit his bank manager, who needs some discreet help. Commander Browne formed the British Freedom Party and sailed for Albania. Since his return, his bank account has been emptied by a man posing as him.
Dec 4, 1970 -
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E9
Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Meets a Man Going to St. Ives
Inspector Waugh investigates an hit and run after a car driving on the wrong side of the road puts Mr Watkins in hospital. Watkins claims to be astronomer but his story doesn't hold water. Waugh finds a bag and Watkins criminal record.
Dec 11, 1970 -
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E10
Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Encounters the English Class System
P.C. White was chasing a missing dog which leads him to a dead body buried at the Maxwell Reece's garden. She claims it's a tramp but Waugh discovers that her lover died of a heart attack and she doesn't want neighbours to know
Dec 18, 1970 -
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E11
Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Observes the Truth of an Old Music Hall Song
The Mallows return from a three month holiday to discover their house has been broke in to. Inspector Waugh learns nothing has been stolen. Burglar Albert Lawless who found £5,000 hidden in locked draw, at the Mallows, and arrested.
Dec 25, 1970 -
12
E12
Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Plays Cops and Robbers
Inspector Waugh is called to the house of Cynthia Holmes to look into the disappearance of her10-year-old son Peter. Waugh quickly spots that Mrs Holmes is lying about her wealth and the boy has escaped to have fun somewhere else.
Jan 1, 1971 -
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E13
Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Knows the Criminal but not the Crime
Inspector Waugh is looking for a robber from Liverpool, who he believes is in disguise and attempting to leave by boat. Arriving is Ephraim, a well. a known villain with no convictions. Waugh knows he's smuggling something, but what?
Jan 8, 1971 -
14
E14
But Now They Are Fled
Jan 11, 1971 -
15
E15
Faith
Jan 18, 1971 -
16
E16
Terrible Jim Fitch
Jan 25, 1971 -
17
E17
The Bequest
Feb 1, 1971 -
18
E18
Me MacKenna
Feb 8, 1971 -
19
E19
The Proposal
Feb 15, 1971 -
20
E20
Asquith in Orbit
Feb 22, 1971 -
21
E21
Happy Days Are Here Again
Mar 1, 1971 -
22
E22
The Railway Man's New Clothes
Mr Lumley's dazzling sales-talk sometimes gets out of control.
Mar 8, 1971 -
23
E23
No Charge for the Extra Service
Mar 15, 1971 -
24
E24
A Distinct Chill
Mar 22, 1971 -
25
E25
The Waiting Room
Mar 29, 1971 -
26
E26
Listen to the Drums
Apr 5, 1971 -
27
E27
Death's Head
May 24, 1971 -
28
E28
Jilly
May 31, 1971 -
29
E29
Something for the Children
Jun 7, 1971 -
30
E30
The Room They Left
Jun 14, 1971 -
31
E31
Seven Days in the Life of Andrew Pelham: Crisis
Jul 5, 1971 -
32
E32
Seven Days in the Life of Andrew Pelham: Suspect
Jul 12, 1971 -
33
E33
Seven Days in the Life of Andrew Pelham: Inquiry
Jul 19, 1971 -
34
E34
Seven Days in the Life of Andrew Pelham: Retreat
Jul 26, 1971 -
35
E35
Seven Days in the Life of Andrew Pelham: Deadlock
Aug 2, 1971 -
36
E36
Seven Days in the Life of Andrew Pelham: Breakthrough
Aug 9, 1971 -
37
E37
Seven Days in the Life of Andrew Pelham: Decision
Aug 16, 1971