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Play for Today S4E19 — The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil
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Play for Today•Season 4•Episode 19

The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil

8.5/10 · 71 votesJun 6, 197475 min

Ranked #1 of 15 in Season 4•+1.4 vs season avg

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The exploitation of the Scottish land and its people from the 18th century to the present

Directed byJohn Mackenzie
Written byJohn McGrath
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Episode Summary

"The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil" is episode 19 of Play for Today season 4. It scored 8.5/10 from 71 votes, ranking #1 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by John Mackenzie and written by John McGrath, it aired on June 6, 1974.

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