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First Night

  • 1963 – 1964
  • Ended
  • 1 season

A series of contemporary television dramas by new writers.

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An anthology drama series featuring contemporary plays from new writers, produced by James MacTaggart.

  1. E1. The Strain

    Sep 22, 1963

    A taut and violent story of a gang of Liverpool criminals whose power struggle is observed by a wily detective. Standout performances from a cast of television stalwarts, as well as screenwriter Alun Owen's tough dialog and the realistic setting, won praise from the critics.

  2. E4. Guilty

    Oct 13, 1963

  3. E6. The Youngest Profession

    Oct 27, 1963

  4. E22. The Scapegoat

    Feb 15, 1964