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Tartuffe

8.4/10 · 12 votesNov 28, 1971

Ranked #4 of 9 in Season 7•+0.4 vs season avg

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Orgon is a man of property duped by the false piety of the penniless Tartuffe. Orgon takes him into his house, believing him a paragon of virtue. Orgon orders his daughter to reject her fiancé and marry Tartuffe.

Directed byBasil Coleman
Written byRichard Wilbur

Season 7 Episodes11

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Cedric Messina

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Basil Coleman

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Richard Wilbur

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Episode Summary

"Tartuffe" is episode 3 of BBC Play of the Month season 7. It scored 8.4/10 from 12 votes, ranking #4 of 9 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Basil Coleman and written by Richard Wilbur, it aired on November 28, 1971.