Series synopsis
Theatre 625 is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC Two on May 3, 1964. It ended on August 5, 1968. It was created by Michael Bakewell, Cedric Messina. It stars Timothy West, Susan Richards, John Horsley and Brenda Cowling.
Theatre 625 is a British television drama anthology series, produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC2 from 1964 to 1968. It was one of the first regular programmes in the line-up of the channel, and the title referred to its production and transmission being in the higher-definition 625-line format, which only BBC2 used at the time.
Premise
Theatre 625 is a British television drama anthology series, produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC2 from 1964 to 1968. It was one of the first regular programmes in the line-up of the channel, and the title referred to its production and transmission being in the higher-definition 625-line format, which only BBC2 used at the time.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Timothy West as Jan
- Susan Richards as Mother Truns
- John Horsley as Hugo
- Brenda Cowling as Joanna
- Derek Carpenter as Frans
- Robert Hunter as Rogier
- Newton Blick as Bishop
- David Hutcheson as Bishop
Supporting cast
- Denis Cowles as Bishop
- Ivor Salter as Executioner
- Thomas Heathcote as Gaoler
- Murray Evans as Soldier
- Joseph Greig as Notary
- Patrick Allen as Edmonde
- Brian Haines as Coutant
- Peter Welch as Sergeant
- Paula Jacobs as Victim
- Jack Smethurst as Soldier
- Brian Vaughan as Soldier
- Brenda Duncan as Mother
Guest cast
- Timothy West as Jan
- Susan Richards as Mother Truns
- John Horsley as Hugo
- Brenda Cowling as Joanna
- Derek Carpenter as Frans
- Robert Hunter as Rogier
- Newton Blick as Bishop
- David Hutcheson as Bishop
- Denis Cowles as Bishop
- Ivor Salter as Executioner
- Thomas Heathcote as Gaoler
- Murray Evans as Soldier
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 115 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | May 3, 1964 | July 12, 1964 |
| Season 2 | 18 | September 20, 1964 | July 11, 1965 |
| Season 3 | 35 | September 5, 1965 | November 28, 1966 |
| Season 4 | 30 | October 2, 1966 | August 20, 1967 |
| Season 5 | 27 | September 24, 1967 | August 5, 1968 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Seekers: The Heretics Three plays on the theme of man and belief by Ken Taylor. |
May 3, 1964 |
| 2 |
The Seekers: The Idealists Three plays on the theme of man and belief by Ken Taylor. |
May 10, 1964 |
| 3 |
The Seekers: The Materialists Three plays on the theme of man and belief by Ken Taylor. |
May 17, 1964 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Women in Crisis: Husband and Wife The first of three plays by Colin Morris. |
September 20, 1964 |
| 2 |
Women in Crisis: With Love and Tears The second of three plays by Colin Morris. |
September 27, 1964 |
| 3 |
Women in Crisis: My Grandmother The third of a trilogy by Colin Morris. Paintings by children of the Horncastle School, East Grinstead. |
October 4, 1964 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Esther's Altar In 1916 Dublin is a story of love and hatred, engendered by the Irish Rebellion. |
September 5, 1965 |
| 2 | David, Chapter 2 | September 19, 1965 |
| 3 |
Rosmersholm The young and liberated Rebekka West wants Pastor Rosmer. However, will his pondering and his wife's suicide ruin their relationship? |
September 26, 1965 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Talking to a Stranger, Part 1: Anytime You're Ready I'll Sparkle Over the course of a single weekend, the Stevens family's lives will change forever. |
October 2, 1966 |
| 2 |
Talking to a Stranger, Part 2: No Skill or Special Knowledge is Required Over the course of a single weekend, the Stevens family's lives will change forever. |
October 9, 1966 |
| 3 |
Talking to a Stranger, Part 3: Gladly My Cross-Eyed Bear Over the course of a single weekend, the Stevens family's lives will change forever. |
October 16, 1966 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Memorandum | September 24, 1967 |
| 2 | The Lost Years of Brian Hooper | October 8, 1967 |
| 3 | The Magicians: Dr Dee, Kelly and the Spirits | October 15, 1967 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 3, 1964 |
| Last aired | August 5, 1968 |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
| Status | ended |