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BBC Play of the Month S9E5 — The Changeling
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BBC Play of the Month•Season 9•Episode 5

The Changeling

7.4/10 · 73 votesJan 20, 1974103 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 9•−0.4 vs season avg

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A woman falls in love with a sea captain, and plots to kill her fiance.

Directed byAnthony Page
Written byWilliam Rowley, Thomas Middleton
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Episode Summary

"The Changeling" is episode 5 of BBC Play of the Month season 9. It scored 7.4/10 from 73 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Anthony Page and written by William Rowley, Thomas Middleton, it aired on January 20, 1974.

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