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BBC Play of the Month S12E1 — The Picture of Dorian Gray

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BBC Play of the Month•Season 12•Episode 1

The Picture of Dorian Gray

7.2/10 · 282 votesSep 19, 1976100 min

Ranked #5 of 7 in Season 12•−0.5 vs season avg

A corrupt young man somehow keeps his youthful beauty, but a special painting gradually reveals his inner ugliness to all.

Directed byJohn Gorrie

Written byJohn Osborne

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Episode Summary

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is episode 1 of BBC Play of the Month season 12. It scored 7.2/10 from 282 votes, ranking #5 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by John Gorrie and written by John Osborne, it aired on September 19, 1976.

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