Armchair Cinema

British television drama anthology series of single plays.

Episodes

Cast

1. The Prison

28th May 1974

A successful Paris magazine proprietor embarks on a destructive voyage of self-discovery after his wife shoots dead her own sister, with whom he has had an affair for several years.

2. Regan

4th Jun 1974

A flying squad officer is led a merry dance by gangsters from a London pub and, although he survives a brutal beating 'get rid off this filth,' he subsequently dies. Enter John Thaw's vengeful and unconventional copper 'Regan'.

3. Sea Song

10th Sep 1974

Millionaire recluse Ray Carter takes part in a single handed race across the Atlantic - but soon discovers a stowaway.

4. When Day Is Done

7th Jan 1975

A determined wife tries to rescue her musician husband from mounting problems caused by his complicated life style.

5. In Sickness and in Health

1st May 1975

A hard-working doctor must also carry the burden of a turbulent home life, due to the expectations of his demanding wife.

6. The Sailor's Return

15th Nov 1975

7. Tully

26th Nov 1975

An opportunistic bounty hunter and a beautiful insurance agent travel to Australia to track down stolen booty.

8. Charlie Muffin

11th Dec 1975

First air date