The Sextet (Season 1)

An anthology series of BBC television dramas on sexual themes. The same cast are featured in each production.

  • Poster for The Gregorian Chant

    The Gregorian Chant (Episode 1)

    Writer: Peter Terson

    Air date: 1972-06-13

    Runtime: 75 min

    Overview: An artist hires a new model but strains his relationship with his colleagues.

  • Poster for Night Duty

    Night Duty (Episode 2)

    Writer: Peter Ransley

    Air date: 1972-06-20

    Runtime: 75 min

    Overview: A night worker at a mental institution finds his job beginning to change.

  • Poster for A Question of Degree

    A Question of Degree (Episode 3)

    Writer: Julian Mitchell

    Air date: 1972-06-27

    Runtime: 75 min

    Overview: A university lecturer becomes involved in a student revolt.

  • Poster for Follow the Yellow Brick Road

    Follow the Yellow Brick Road (Episode 4)

    Writer: Dennis Potter

    Air date: 1972-07-04

    Runtime: 75 min

    Overview: A disturbed actor takes refuge in drugs and therapy.

  • Poster for Stoker Leishman's Diaries

    Stoker Leishman's Diaries (Episode 5)

    Writer: Tom Clark

    Air date: 1972-07-11

    Runtime: 75 min

    Overview: The family of a Polar explorer try to exploit his memory.

  • Poster for Stanley's Style

    Stanley's Style (Episode 6)

    Writer: Douglas Livingstone

    Air date: 1972-07-18

    Runtime: 75 min

    Overview: An unhappy city-dweller returns to the countryside he loved as a child.

  • Poster for Disappearing Trick

    Disappearing Trick (Episode 7)

    Writer: Hugh Whitemore

    Air date: 1972-07-25

    Runtime: 75 min

  • Poster for Blur and Blank via Cleckheaton

    Blur and Blank via Cleckheaton (Episode 8)

    Writer: David Halliwell

    Air date: 1972-08-01

    Runtime: 75 min

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