The Best Episodes of Playhouse Presents Season 1

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   #1 - Minor Character

   S1:E14/12/2012

   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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   Writer:Will Self
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   #2 - Nellie and Melba

   S1:E24/19/2012

   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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   Director:Christine Gernon

   Writers:Paul O'Grady, Sandi Toksvig
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   #3 - Nixon's the One

   S1:E34/26/2012

   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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   Director:Ed Bye

   Writer:Judith Owen
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   #4 - King of the Teds

   S1:E45/3/2012

   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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   Director:Jim Cartwright

   Writer:Jim Cartwright
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   #5 - City Hall

   S1:E55/10/2012

   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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   Director:Richard Loncraine

   Writer:Rhashan Stone
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   #6 - Care

   S1:E65/17/2012

   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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   Director:Amanda Boyle

   Writer:Chloe Moss
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   #7 - The Snipist

   S1:E75/24/2012

   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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   Director:Matthew Holness

   Writer:Matthew Holness
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   #8 - Walking the Dogs

   S1:E85/31/2012

   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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   Director:Jeremy Brock

   Writer:Helen Greaves
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   #9 - The Man

   S1:E96/7/2012

   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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   Director:Iain Softley

   Writer:Sandi Toksvig
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    #10 - The Other Woman

    S1:E106/14/2012

    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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    Director:Mike Barker

    Writer:Joshua St Johnson
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    #11 - Psychobitches

    S1:E116/21/2012

    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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    Director:Jeremy Dyson

    Writer:Jeremy Dyson