An anthology of 1920s set plays and musicals, transmissioned from 10 September to 10 December 1968 on BBC One.
The Jazz Age (シーズン 1)
Broadway (エピソード 1)
脚本家: Philip Dunning
放送日: 1968-09-10
上映時間: 50 min
Post Mortem (エピソード 2)
脚本家: Noël Coward
放送日: 1968-09-17
上映時間: 50 min
Majesty (エピソード 3)
脚本家: Peter Nichols
放送日: 1968-09-24
上映時間: 50 min
概要: "Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me..." Fitzgerald could have been describing Emily Castleton, one of his most famous flappers. This archtype of the poor little rich girl was different from everyone. At 24, Emily's score was one affair, many engagements, and an embittered heart when she settled for Brevoort Blair – the catch of the year.
The Assassin (エピソード 4)
脚本家: Hugh Leonard
放送日: 1968-10-01
上映時間: 50 min
Lily Christine (エピソード 5)
脚本家: Gerald Savory
放送日: 1968-10-08
上映時間: 50 min
概要: Lily is threatened with divorce by her husband after spending an innocent night with friend Rupert Harvey.
The Youngest Comrade (エピソード 6)
脚本家: Andrew Brown
放送日: 1968-10-15
上映時間: 50 min
Mister Jack Hollins Against Fate (エピソード 7)
脚本家: Denis Constanduros
放送日: 1968-10-22
上映時間: 50 min
Black Exchange (エピソード 8)
脚本家: Derek Ingrey
放送日: 1968-10-29
上映時間: 50 min
概要: In the early 1920s, Germany was in a state of economic chaos, crippled by reparations; the value of the Mark fell until it impoverished the middle-class. One victim was Herr Tonn, whose avarice led him to 'sell' his own daughter and steal money to make more on the black exchange.
Thark (エピソード 9)
脚本家: Ben Travers
放送日: 1968-11-05
上映時間: 50 min
概要: Nouveau riche Mrs Frush buys a large country house from Sir Hector Benbow but complains that the house is haunted. A variety of characters go to the house to investigate.
The Outstation (エピソード 10)
脚本家: Simon Raven
放送日: 1968-11-12
上映時間: 50 min
概要: Focuses on the relationship between Mr. Warburton, a refined and established British resident, and his new assistant, Alan Cooper, who is less formal and lacks decorum. Their contrasting backgrounds and attitudes lead to growing tension and conflict, ultimately culminating in a tragic confrontation.
The Princess (エピソード 11)
脚本家: Simon Gray
放送日: 1968-11-19
上映時間: 50 min
概要: Chronicles the life of Mary Henrietta 'Princess' Uruqhart, whose life is dependent on the affections and sermons of her mad father.
Winner Takes All (エピソード 12)
脚本家: Peter Nichols
放送日: 1968-11-26
上映時間: 50 min
概要: Focuses on the Kent-Cumberland family, where the younger son, Thomas, is consistently disadvantaged in favor of his older brother, Gervase. Their mother actively manipulates situations to ensure Gervase inherits everything, even interfering with Thomas's romantic interests.
Lonely Road (エピソード 13)
脚本家: Elwyn Jones
放送日: 1968-12-03
上映時間: 50 min
概要: Commander Malcolm Stevenson, suffering from unrequited love, drives to the coast while drunk and interrupts some smugglers.
Tip-Toes (エピソード 14)
脚本家: Guy Bolton
放送日: 1968-12-10
上映時間: 50 min
概要: Centers on a vaudeville act composed of Tip-Toes, her brother and her uncle, who try to pass her off as an aristocrat to snare a millionaire husband. Farcical complications ensue involving Tip-Toes' temporary amnesia and a marital infidelity subplot.
シーズン
エピソード 14