Thirty-Minute Theatre
A groundbreaking BBC anthology series gives emerging writers their first big break, showcasing bold, innovative short plays that push the boundaries of television drama.
An anthology of short plays that aired on BBC Television from 1965 to 1973, the series was partly used as a training ground for new writers due to its short format. It attracted many contributors who later became well known.
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16 unique people credited
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Robin Chadwick
as P.C. White
Donald Sinden
as Andrew Pelham
Paul Moriarty
as Chris Pelham
Helen Lindsay
as Joanna Pelham
Barry Evans
as 1 episode
Deborah Lavin
as Hilary Pelham
Clive Swift
as Inspector Waugh
Leslie Sands
as Andrew Bell, the Home Secretary
Bryan Pringle
as Bill
Tenniel Evans
as Alan
David Langton
as Teddy Maskell
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