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The Best Episodes of Playhouse Presents Season 1

Every episode of Playhouse Presents Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Playhouse Presents Season 1!

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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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  8. 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?

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  9. 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.

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  10. 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.

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  11. 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?

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  12. 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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Minor Character" is the best rated episode of "Playhouse Presents" season 1. 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 is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Nellie and Melba".