Giles Foster
Director
Screen One (1989)
Series 2
Anthology drama series.
Released Sept. 10, 1989
Episode 87 min
None+
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Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S2E1 - News Hounds
Every cub reporter wants a front page 'splash' and the journalists from The Brit, a top-selling daily tabloid, are no exception. They're on the trail of a sensational story and their jobs depend on it.
Sept. 2, 1990, midnight
S2E2 - Frankenstein's Baby
Paul quarrels with his girlfriend Jane about when to start a family and Dr Eva Frankenstein comes to his aid by helping him to become the world's first pregnant man.
Sept. 9, 1990, midnight
S2E3 - The Police
A group of schoolchildren set up a police force to stand up to the school bullies but things soon get out of hand..
Sept. 16, 1990, midnight
S2E4 - Sweet Nothing
A youth abandoned by his family joins a group of homeless people.
Sept. 23, 1990, midnight
S2E5 - Can You Hear Me Thinking?
When Danny, the adolescent son of Kevin and Anne Harris, first shows signs of disturbance, no one seems too concerned. But the situation gets dramatically out of control.
Sept. 30, 1990, midnight
S2E6 - One Last Chance
Nick, a Greek Cypriot living in London, hits on the idea of marriage to raise some cash - the bride, according to custom, coming complete with dowry. He is forced to enlist the help of a childhood adversary, Maria. Soon realising she is giving him the runaround, Nick retaliates by wooing her.
Oct. 7, 1990, midnight
S2E7 - Sticky Wickets
It's a big night at the New Dragon Inn when a coach of distinguished Germans arrives. But disaster looms - it's the local cricket team's annual fancy dress bash and the theme is the Second World War.
Oct. 14, 1990, midnight
S2E8 - Survival of the Fittest
Molly Cowper is a wilful 80-year-old widow who firmly believes the world is there for her convenience. Her mild-mannered son Geoffrey does his best to help her keep her independence, but Molly keeps trampling on people.
Oct. 21, 1990, midnight
S2E9 - Dark City
A political thriller written by David Lan , is inspired by events in the townships of South Africa. At the same time as protesters weave through the shanty town of 'Dark City', the mayor's home is burgled. These two apparently unconnected events lead to the death of a councillor. Seven people are put on trial and only one person can prove their innocence.
Dec. 11, 1990, midnight
S2E10 - Happy Feet
The pupils of the Dora Jackson School of Dancing compete in the 1960 Classical Dance Festival in Scarborough. Fifties rock 'n' roll meets classical ballet with the arrival of Dora's ex-boyfriend Clifford and a mysterious ghost.
Jan. 1, 1991, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 87 min.
Season Runtime: 4567 min.
Released: Sept. 10, 1989
Last Air Date: Oct. 16, 1994, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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