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Playhouse Presents (2012 – 2015)

2012 • 3 seasons • Drama, Comedy
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Playhouse Presents — Series 1

11 episodes · Apr 12, 2012

1. Minor Character
Apr 12, 2012 · 30m

An artist named Will observes life in minute detail, providing a witty and acerbic critique of his life. When a tragedy occurs, Will is forced to reconsider the trust he has in the urban-suburban, middle-class landscape of his middle-aged f…

2. Nellie and Melba
Apr 19, 2012 · 30m

In 1979, middle-aged Neville and his mother Melba perform as a double act and dream of stardom

3. Nixon's the One
Apr 26, 2012 · 30m

A verbatim account of Richard Nixon’s time in the Oval office, based on more than 198 hours of recordings made between February 1971 and 1973.

4. King of the Teds
May 3, 2012 · 30m

Aging singer Ron is troubled by the failure of his musical career, and his fading marriage to Tina. When their old friend Nina visits for the first time in 40 years, fond reminiscences soon give way to explosive revelations.

5. City Hall
May 10, 2012 · 30m

Working-class mum Dorothy Green lands the position of London's first female mayor after her defiant stand against rioters goes viral.

6. Care
May 17, 2012 · 30m

Middle class and middle aged, district nurse Natalie has become trapped in a meaningless, routine existence until she’s drawn into the lives of two very different women: Elsie, an elderly lady nearing the end of her life, and Sammy, the 12-…

7. The Snipist
May 24, 2012 · 30m

In a post-apocalyptic 1970s Britain ruled by an ominous Ministry of Information, a lone sniper struggles to maintain his sanity. Ordered to watch and protect stranded survivors, the Snipist must fend off attacks from rabid dogs and protect …

8. Walking the Dogs
May 31, 2012 · 30m

Based on the 1982 Michael Fagan incident, an intruder breaks into the Queen’s bedroom at dawn. They discuss romance, family and personal freedom before the police arrive to take him away.

9. The Man
Jun 7, 2012 · 30m

Hidden in an exclusive hotel, a cabal of powerful individuals debate international politics, economics and war. A chilling look at how an unelected few control the fate of the masses.

10. The Other Woman
Jun 14, 2012 · 30m

Life imitates art as a successful television writer and his actress wife’s failing marriage is mirrored in the programme he writes and she stars in. But can they work out their problems on screen or is their relationship doomed to fail?

11. Psychobitches
Jun 21, 2012 · 30m

A woman known only as 'The Therapist' holds sessions with famous historical and spiritual women, exploring their psychological issues via anachronistic humour, with such individuals like Eva Braun, Édith Piaf, Jane Austen, Frida Kahlo, Joan…