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The Best Episodes of BBC Play of the Month Season 16

Every episode of BBC Play of the Month Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of BBC Play of the Month Season 16!

The Best Episodes of BBC Play of the Month Season 16

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  1. Background image for Dangerous Corner
    6.8/10(33 votes)

    #1 - Dangerous Corner

    S16:E1

    An unexpected suicide prompts much speculation about honesty and theft.

    Director:James Ormerod
    Writer:J. B. Priestley
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  2. Background image for The Gay Lord Quex
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #2 - The Gay Lord Quex

    S16:E2

    A reformed philanderer attempts to embark on monogamy.

    Director:Claude Whatham
    Writer:Arthur Wing Pinero
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  3. Background image for The Misanthrope
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #3 - The Misanthrope

    S16:E3

    A satire of the hypocrisies of French aristocratic society, but also engages a more serious tone when pointing out the flaws that afflict all humans.

    Director:Michael Simpson
    Writer:Molière
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  4. Background image for Infidelities
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Infidelities

    S16:E4

    An exploration of love, infidelity, and social class through the story of Silvia and her lover Arlequin, who are separated and tempted by a prince and a lady of the court, respectively.

    Director:Michael Darlow
    Writer:Marivaux
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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Dangerous Corner" is the best rated episode of "BBC Play of the Month" season 16. It scored 6.8/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by James Ormerod and written by J. B. Priestley, it aired on 5/22/1983. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Gay Lord Quex".