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The Best Episodes of Playhouse Presents

Every episode of Playhouse Presents ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Playhouse Presents!

Playhouse Presents is a series of self-contained TV plays, made by British broadcaster Sky Arts. The series started airing on 12 April 2012, on Sky Arts 1. Each episode is written by a different writer

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    Playhouse Presents Season 1 Episode 1 - Minor Character
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    #1 - Minor Character

    S1:E1

    An artist named Will observes life in minute detail, providing a witty and acerbic critique of his life. When a tragedy occurs, Will is forced to reconsider the trust he has in the urban-suburban, middle-class landscape of his middle-aged friends.

    Director:Richard Curson Smith
    Writer:Will Self

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  2. Playhouse Presents Season 1 Episode 2 - Nellie and Melba
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    #2 - Nellie and Melba

    S1:E2

    In 1979, middle-aged Neville and his mother Melba perform as a double act and dream of stardom

    Director:Christine Gernon
    Writers:Paul O'Grady, Sandi Toksvig

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  3. Playhouse Presents Season 1 Episode 3 - Nixon's the One
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    #3 - Nixon's the One

    S1:E3

    A verbatim account of Richard Nixon’s time in the Oval office, based on more than 198 hours of recordings made between February 1971 and 1973.

    Director:Ed Bye
    Writer:Judith Owen

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  4. Playhouse Presents Season 1 Episode 4 - King of the Teds
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    #4 - King of the Teds

    S1:E4

    Aging singer Ron is troubled by the failure of his musical career, and his fading marriage to Tina. When their old friend Nina visits for the first time in 40 years, fond reminiscences soon give way to explosive revelations.

    Director:Jim Cartwright
    Writer:Jim Cartwright

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  5. Playhouse Presents Season 1 Episode 5 - City Hall
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    #5 - City Hall

    S1:E5

    Working-class mum Dorothy Green lands the position of London's first female mayor after her defiant stand against rioters goes viral.

    Director:Richard Loncraine
    Writer:Rhashan Stone

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  6. Playhouse Presents Season 1 Episode 6 - Care
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    #6 - Care

    S1:E6

    Middle class and middle aged, district nurse Natalie has become trapped in a meaningless, routine existence until she’s drawn into the lives of two very different women: Elsie, an elderly lady nearing the end of her life, and Sammy, the 12-24v in-car power adapter girl next door who seemingly has everything to live for.[

    Director:Amanda Boyle
    Writer:Chloe Moss

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  7. Playhouse Presents Season 1 Episode 7 - The Snipist
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    #7 - The Snipist

    S1:E7

    In a post-apocalyptic 1970s Britain ruled by an ominous Ministry of Information, a lone sniper struggles to maintain his sanity. Ordered to watch and protect stranded survivors, the Snipist must fend off attacks from rabid dogs and protect what remains of his own humanity, but is reality exactly as he sees it?

    Director:Matthew Holness
    Writer:Matthew Holness

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  8. Playhouse Presents Season 1 Episode 8 - Walking the Dogs
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    #8 - Walking the Dogs

    S1:E8

    Based on the 1982 Michael Fagan incident, an intruder breaks into the Queen’s bedroom at dawn. They discuss romance, family and personal freedom before the police arrive to take him away.

    Director:Jeremy Brock
    Writer:Helen Greaves

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  9. Playhouse Presents Season 1 Episode 9 - The Man
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    #9 - The Man

    S1:E9

    Hidden in an exclusive hotel, a cabal of powerful individuals debate international politics, economics and war. A chilling look at how an unelected few control the fate of the masses.

    Director:Iain Softley
    Writer:Sandi Toksvig

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  10. Playhouse Presents Season 1 Episode 10 - The Other Woman
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    #10 - The Other Woman

    S1:E10

    Life imitates art as a successful television writer and his actress wife’s failing marriage is mirrored in the programme he writes and she stars in. But can they work out their problems on screen or is their relationship doomed to fail?

    Director:Mike Barker
    Writer:Joshua St Johnson

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  11. Playhouse Presents Season 1 Episode 11 - Psychobitches
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    #11 - Psychobitches

    S1:E11

    A woman known only as 'The Therapist' holds sessions with famous historical and spiritual women, exploring their psychological issues via anachronistic humour, with such individuals like Eva Braun, Édith Piaf, Jane Austen, Frida Kahlo, Joan of Arc, Mother Theresa and Beatrix Potter appearing in contemporary settings. Blending historical figures with modern comedy, it features a cast of well-known British talent in a variety of roles as the iconic women.

    Director:Jeremy Dyson
    Writer:Jeremy Dyson

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  12. Playhouse Presents Season 2 Episode 1 - Hey Diddly Dee
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    #12 - Hey Diddly Dee

    S2:E1

    Johnny is the eager-to-please ASM and understudy to arrogant actor Roger Kite, who is due to play Andy Warhol in an upcoming West End production. Roger treats Johnny abominably, forcing him to make his coffee, sort his fan mail and - particularly - keep him away from the theatre's lucky mascot, a black cat called Diddly. As opening night approaches, Kite's attitude worsens, causing the young man to hear voices urging him to prevent Kite from starring.

    Director:Marc Warren
    Writer:Marc Warren

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  13. Playhouse Presents Season 2 Episode 2 - Snodgrass
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    #13 - Snodgrass

    S2:E2

    In 1991, 51-year-old John Lennon, living on the dole in Birmingham and following the moderate success of The Beatles, recalls how he left the band in 1962 after they were persuaded to release 'How Do You Do It?' as a single, rather than 'Love Me Do'. His intolerance for Jobsworths – or 'Snodgrasses', as he calls them – puts him out of contention for a job.

    Director:David Blair
    Writer:David Quantick

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  14. Playhouse Presents Season 2 Episode 3 - The Call Out
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    #14 - The Call Out

    S2:E3

    Policemen Len and Vic are called to Union Square flats after a middle-aged woman reports seeing an intruder. However, on arrival, Len discovers that the woman is not really concerned with securing her property but takes him into a room with erotic photos and wants to talk about sex.

    Director:Carlo Gabriel Nero
    Writer:Carlo Gabriel Nero

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  15. Playhouse Presents Season 2 Episode 4 - Pavement Psychologist
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    #15 - Pavement Psychologist

    S2:E4

    Singleton Jenny works at a small accountancy firm and has an on-off relationship with her boss, Doug. As she walks to work, she becomes aware of Chris, a homeless man who sits huddled on the pavement and is something of a philosopher, commenting on the different shoes she wears and her weight loss. She befriends him and learns that he lost his family in a house fire three years earlier and, as his philosophy becomes more profound, they allow her to take stock of her own situation.

    Director:Idris Elba
    Writer:Idris Elba

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  16. Playhouse Presents Season 2 Episode 5 - Mr Understood
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    #16 - Mr Understood

    S2:E5

    Thirtysomething transvestite Gary at last plucks up the courage to attend a South End disco for cross-dressers, though the whole occasion is very hesitant as he argues with his alter ego the pros and cons of coming out.

    Director:Kate Hardie
    Writer:Kate Hardie

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  17. Playhouse Presents Season 2 Episode 6 - Stage Door Johnnies
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    #17 - Stage Door Johnnies

    S2:E6

    As John Nettles and Suranne Jones arrive at a Guildford theatre for a touring production of 'Romeo and Juliet', a mockumentary concentrates on the stage door 'Johnnies', the fans who congregate at the back of the theatre waiting for the stars to come out. Shambling Tony makes unusual presents for the players whilst acerbic video shop manager Marco offers them 'constructive' criticism on past performances, and Meg and Susan may look sweet but are actually are subject to a restraining order banning them from coming within fifty feet of Nettles. Ralph might be the quiet one but isn't averse to joining in on a little bodily harm as the fans make their allegiance known.

    Director:Catherine McCormack
    Writers:Catherine McCormack, Laura Power

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  18. Playhouse Presents Season 2 Episode 7 - Psychobitches: Episode 1
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    #18 - Psychobitches: Episode 1

    S2:E7

    Bette Davis and Joan Crawford battle over diva status; sisters Emily, Charlotte and Anne Brontë can't stop quarrelling; and Sylvia Plath needs to be a little more cheerful!

    Director:Jeremy Dyson
    Writers:Jeremy Dyson, Bert Tyler-Moore, George Jeffrie, Ali Crockatt, David Scott, Freddy Syborn, Derren Litten, Holly Walsh, Lucy Montgomery, Kathy Burke

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  19. Playhouse Presents Season 2 Episode 8 - Cargese
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    #19 - Cargese

    S2:E8

    Childhood friends Stephen and Carl spend a winter kicking around the estate where they live, playing on the computer - for which 'Cargese' is the password and exploring old warehouses. Stephen's father walked out years ago and now his mother is dying, he feels that he will be deserted yet again. Other than his meek brother Alex and girlfriend, his only comfort in life is Carl. But when Carl announces that he will be leaving the estate for further education, it is the last straw for the increasingly unhinged Stephen, who is prepared to implicate his friend in a murder to keep control over him.

    Director:Matt Smith
    Writer:Simon Stephens

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  20. Playhouse Presents Season 2 Episode 9 - Psychobitches: Episode Two
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    #20 - Psychobitches: Episode Two

    S2:E9

    Dian Fossey vents why she's so hostile; Diana Dors is confronted by Marilyn Monroe; and The Therapist examines a brooding Virginia Woolf and a love-struck Cleopatra.

    Director:Jeremy Dyson
    Writers:Jeremy Dyson, Bert Tyler-Moore, George Jeffrie, Ali Crockatt, David Scott, Lucy Montgomery, Jessie Cave

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  21. Playhouse Presents Season 2 Episode 10 - Ragged
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    #21 - Ragged

    S2:E10

    In 1973, former National Front member Ricky Tomlinson is convicted of conspiracy to intimidate when as half of the so-called Shrewsbury Two, he refuses to give evidence against other flying pickets upholding a building site strike. Sentenced to two years, Ricky sees himself as a political prisoner, declining to eat or wear prison clothes until at his last prison, the governor introduces him to a book that changes his outlook on life.

    Director:Johnny Vegas
    Writers:Andrew Lynch, Johnny Vegas

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  22. Playhouse Presents Season 2 Episode 11 - Psychobitches: Episode Three
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    #22 - Psychobitches: Episode Three

    S2:E11

    Liz Taylor devours a chocolate éclair before discussing her two marriages to Richard Burton.

    Director:Jeremy Dyson
    Writers:Jeremy Dyson, Bert Tyler-Moore, George Jeffrie, Ali Crockatt, David Scott, Holly Walsh, Lucy Montgomery, Louis Waymouth, Julia Davis, Jamie Lennox

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  23. Playhouse Presents Season 2 Episode 12 - Gifted
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    #23 - Gifted

    S2:E12

    Chris has a unique gift, the ability to heal the sick by touching them. However, he is also a germophobe, which makes him shy away from physical contact and live a lonely, secluded life. Then he meets Mona, a new colleague and single mother and - in all likelihood - his very first date. Simultaneously, his mother May is admitted to hospital with cancer. Can his newfound confidence after meeting Mona enable him to save his mother's life?

    Director:Marc Evans
    Writer:Angela Pell

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  24. Playhouse Presents Season 2 Episode 13 - Psychobitches: Episode Four
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    #24 - Psychobitches: Episode Four

    S2:E13

    A troubled Nancy Spungen performs a couple of lewd songs, and Eve talks, with great regret, about her sexual relationship with Adam.

    Director:Jeremy Dyson
    Writers:Jeremy Dyson, Ali Crockatt, David Scott, Freddy Syborn, Derren Litten

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  25. Playhouse Presents Season 2 Episode 14 - Psychobitches: Episode Five
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    #25 - Psychobitches: Episode Five

    S2:E14

    Mona Lisa confesses the truth behind her iconic smile.

    Director:Jeremy Dyson
    Writers:Jeremy Dyson, Bert Tyler-Moore, George Jeffrie, Ali Crockatt, David Scott, Derren Litten, Lucy Montgomery, Kathy Burke

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Best Episodes Summary

"Minor Character" is the best rated episode of "Playhouse Presents". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Richard Curson Smith and written by Will Self, it aired on 4/12/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Nellie and Melba".