A UK anthology series of single plays from major playwrights old and new. It ran from 1955 to 1974, producing about five hundred ninety-minute episodes from Granada Television. Season 1 also incorporates the Plays from the 'H.M. Tennant Globe Theatre' series, some of which were incorporated and labelled in listings as official Play of the Week episodes and some of which were played in place of Play of the Week episodes in alternative ITV regions. All 8 plays have been incorporated into this entry for convenience.
Following the death of the sitting Labour Party Member of Parliament, Bill Brand is selected as Labour candidate for a Lancashire textile constituency.
A skiving bin gang are on high alert when their new inspector takes an interest.
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A supernatural drama telling the story of Darren Jackson, a kitchen salesman bored with his mundane life. So when the opportunity arises for him to change his destiny, Darren grabs it with both hands. His mentor of sorts, Fetch, teaches Darren how to 'wraith'; to send his spirit into other's bodies and control them for a short time. However, when Darren's body is left without a spirit, it is taken over by someone else, and it is Darren's challenge to reclaim his body, and his life.
