The Jazz Age
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Play S1 E1An anthology of 1920s set plays and musicals, transmissioned from 10 September to 10 December 1968 on BBC One.
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Season 1
14 episodes
- 1. BroadwayNo synopsis available yet.CC50minSep 10, 1968
- 2. Post MortemNo synopsis available yet.CC50minSep 17, 1968
- 3. Majesty"Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me..." Fitzgerald could have been describing Emily Castleton, one of his most famous flappers. This archtype of the poor little rich girl was different from everyone. At 24, Emily's score was one affair, many engagements, and an embittered heart when she settled for Brevoort Blair – the catch of the year.CC50minSep 24, 1968
- 4. The AssassinNo synopsis available yet.CC50minOct 1, 1968
- 5. Lily ChristineLily is threatened with divorce by her husband after spending an innocent night with friend Rupert Harvey.CC50minOct 8, 1968
- 6. The Youngest ComradeNo synopsis available yet.CC50minOct 15, 1968
- 7. Mister Jack Hollins Against FateNo synopsis available yet.CC50minOct 22, 1968
- 8. Black ExchangeIn the early 1920s, Germany was in a state of economic chaos, crippled by reparations; the value of the Mark fell until it impoverished the middle-class. One victim was Herr Tonn, whose avarice led him to 'sell' his own daughter and steal money to make more on the black exchange.CC50minOct 29, 1968
- 9. TharkNouveau riche Mrs Frush buys a large country house from Sir Hector Benbow but complains that the house is haunted. A variety of characters go to the house to investigate.CC50minNov 5, 1968
- 10. The OutstationFocuses on the relationship between Mr. Warburton, a refined and established British resident, and his new assistant, Alan Cooper, who is less formal and lacks decorum. Their contrasting backgrounds and attitudes lead to growing tension and conflict, ultimately culminating in a tragic confrontation.CC50minNov 12, 1968
- 11. The PrincessChronicles the life of Mary Henrietta 'Princess' Uruqhart, whose life is dependent on the affections and sermons of her mad father.CC50minNov 19, 1968
- 12. Winner Takes AllFocuses on the Kent-Cumberland family, where the younger son, Thomas, is consistently disadvantaged in favor of his older brother, Gervase. Their mother actively manipulates situations to ensure Gervase inherits everything, even interfering with Thomas's romantic interests.CC50minNov 26, 1968
- 13. Lonely RoadCommander Malcolm Stevenson, suffering from unrequited love, drives to the coast while drunk and interrupts some smugglers.CC50minDec 3, 1968
- 14. Tip-ToesCenters on a vaudeville act composed of Tip-Toes, her brother and her uncle, who try to pass her off as an aristocrat to snare a millionaire husband. Farcical complications ensue involving Tip-Toes' temporary amnesia and a marital infidelity subplot.CC50minDec 10, 1968
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The Jazz Age
19681 season14 episodesEnded
An anthology of 1920s set plays and musicals, transmissioned from 10 September to 10 December 1968 on BBC One.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Harry Moore
- Studio
- BBC
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Audio languages
English
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