A Choice of Coward (Season 1)

Present Laughter (Episode 1)

Air date: 1964-08-10

Overview: An aging and self-obsessed actor finds himself in a situation bordering on farce when he is besieged by the demands of his estranged wife, women who want to seduce him, and a crazed playwright.

Blithe Spirit (Episode 2)

Air date: 1964-08-17

Overview: Charles and his second wife Ruth, are haunted by the ghost of his first wife, Elvira. Medium Madame Arcati tries to help things out by contacting the ghost.

The Vortex (Episode 3)

Air date: 1964-08-24

Runtime: 70 min

Overview: Nicky Lancaster must deal with the problem of his drug-addicted mother.

Design for Living (Episode 4)

Air date: 1964-08-31

Runtime: 74 min

Overview: A woman cannot decide between two men who love her, and the trio agree to try living together in a platonic friendly relationship.