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The Younger Generation

  • 1961
  • Ended
  • Drama
  • ~50m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 9.0/10

Eleven-part mini-series featuring an ensemble cast of up-and-coming acting talent, in plays by young authors, each actor or actress taking the lead role in turn.

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Latest: Series 1 · 1961

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  1. E1. The Rabbit Set

    Jun 30, 1961 · 50m

  2. E2. Flow Gently Sweet Afton

    Jul 7, 1961 · 50m

    Rose and Denny try to find happiness in an out-of-season seaside resort.

  3. E3. Animals Can't Laugh

    Jul 14, 1961 · 50m

    Bruce wants to be taken seriously by the London litteratti; but will his sense of humour get in the way?

  4. E4. Our Ted

    Jul 21, 1961 · 50m

    Ted is the type of lad who likes a laugh, money in his pocket, and a girl on his arm. However, Colonel Stevens doesn't approve.

  5. E5. The Suburb Cuckoo

    Jul 28, 1961 · 50m

    Janette has trouble readjusting to home life after a year at Oxford.

  6. E6. The Mating Age

    Aug 4, 1961 · 50m

    Peter Suddaby should be God's gift to women...if only he could find one who wants a gift.

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