The Company of Five (Season 1)

The Company of Five is a 1968 British anthology drama series produced by London Weekend Television for ITV, featuring a repertory cast of five actors—John Neville, Gwen Watford, Ann Bell, Cyril Luckham, and Ray Smith—who appear in different roles each week.

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    Arthur Gifford Is Alive and Well in Stoke Newington (Episode 1)

    Writer: Leon Griffiths

    Air date: 1968-11-03

    Runtime: 50 min

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    Shaggy Dog (Episode 2)

    Writer: Dennis Potter

    Air date: 1968-11-10

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: No-nonsense businessman Mr Wilkie is interviewed for a position with a top-of-the-line hotel chain corporation. During the interview, Wilkie attempts to complete a shaggy-dog story. His frustrations lead to a total breakdown, ultimately leading him to snap and pull a gun on the interviewers.

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    Thank U Very Much for the Family Circle (Episode 3)

    Writer: Cecil P. Taylor

    Air date: 1968-11-17

    Runtime: 50 min

  • Poster for This Isn't Just One of Those Physical Things

    This Isn't Just One of Those Physical Things (Episode 4)

    Writer: Julian Bond

    Air date: 1968-12-01

    Runtime: 50 min

  • Poster for Stand by Your Screen

    Stand by Your Screen (Episode 5)

    Writer: Roy Minton

    Air date: 1968-12-08

    Runtime: 50 min

  • Poster for Gareth

    Gareth (Episode 6) 7.0

    Writer: Alun Owen

    Air date: 1968-12-15

    Runtime: 50 min

The Company of Five

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