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BBC Play of the Month•Season 9•Episode 8

The Skin Game

8.6/10 · 11 votesMay 19, 1974

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 9•+0.8 vs season avg

The rivalry between a wealthy businessman and his lower-class, self-made rival gets very personal indeed.

Directed byWilliam Slater

Written byJohn Galsworthy

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Episode Summary

"The Skin Game" is episode 8 of BBC Play of the Month season 9. It scored 8.6/10 from 11 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by William Slater and written by John Galsworthy, it aired on May 19, 1974.

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