Highly regarded anthology from the 1980s presenting a diverse range of high-quality single dramas that would serve as pilots for possible future series.
Storyboard (Season 1)
Inspector Ghote Moves In (Episode 1)
Writer: H.R.F. Keating
Air date: 1983-07-26
Overview: Inspector Ghote arrives from India to observe Scotland Yard, and ends up immediately stepping in to prevent some foolish potential lawlessness.
Judgement Day (Episode 2)
Writer: James Doran
Air date: 1983-08-02
Overview: A female prosecuting solicitor has the toughest of jobs on her hands when she has to take over from a male whose conduct is less than professional.
Secrets (Episode 3)
Writer: Robert Muller
Air date: 1983-08-09
Overview: A security vetting officer investigates a woman in line for a special job a little too enthusiastically.
Woodentop (Episode 4)
Writer: Geoff McQueen
Air date: 1983-08-16
Overview: Drama covering the first day of probationary police officer Jimmy Carver (Mark Wingett), as he goes on patrols and needs to be guided by his sergeant after a wrong decision. The play was developed into the long-running series "The Bill".
The Traitor (Episode 5)
Writer: George Markstein
Air date: 1983-08-23
Overview: A seemingly standard interview turns into something very confusing.
Lytton's Diary (Episode 6)
Writer: Ray Connolly
Air date: 1983-08-30
Overview: A tabloid hack who positively thrives on his lack of scruples, may just have gone too far this time.
