PlayhouseSeason 81981 · 35 episodesEpisodes1Mrs. ReinhardtAn Englishwoman seeking to escape her marriage arrives at French hotel.2Last Summer's ChildA boy feels restless during a hot summer in prewar Cornwall.3Autumn Sunshine4The Grudge Fight5Virginia Fly Is DrowningSecure in her suburban home, Virginia Fly dreams of a life of unbridled passion and romance. She feels her fantasies are about to become reality when she is asked to take part in a TV documentary about pre-marital love - a subject about which she is sadly ignorant...6Findings on a Late AfternoonGerald is on the edge of a complete breakdown. During an afternoon with his father, he starts to come to terms with the wounding confusions and mistakes of his past—his lies, his girlfriend's suicide, his mother's obsessive love of his younger brother, and her death in a hospital when he arrived too late to communicate his real feelings for her.7Dancing CountryThe local country dancing team of old-age pensioners is forced to change its style when Jack, its leader, arrives with a new partner, one who is younger and prettier.8The Combination9A Silly Little HabitAn apparently happy and privileged woman begins shoplifting.10AubreyThe story of Aubrey Beardsley, an English illustrator and author, whose black ink drawings were influenced by Japanese woodcuts, and depicted the grotesque, the decadent, and the erotic. He was a leading figure in the aesthetic movement which also included Oscar Wilde and James McNeill Whistler.11PreviewFour television critics gather in a Wardour Street preview theatre to see a documentary and get the surprise of their lives.12Out of StepA keen ballroom dancer becomes an alcoholic after discovering she's infertile.13A Shilling LifeA once-famous writer, now long out of fashion, is interviewed by a disconcerting young woman.14The WorkshopIn 1945, just a year since the allied troops entered Paris, Simone arrives for her first day at M. Leon's tailoring workshop.15How Many Miles to Babylon?Wealthy Alexander Moore and working-class Jerry Crowe are childhood friends and, in 1914, find themselves in the same Army unit – Alex as an officer and Jerry as a private. They still remain close, however, until Jerry is court-martialed for desertion, and Alex is put in charge of the firing squad.16The Pigman's ProtégéIn 1919, the carnage of WWI has left the country desperately short of young men. Maud, who runs the farm for her crippled father, decides that it is time for her young sister Clara to be married, and a husband could provide a strong pair of hands around the place. Stan the pigman seems to fix most things, why not this?17A Pocketful of DreamsAt the moment, money is scarce and times are hard for everyone—even villains like Charlie and Denny are feeling the pinch. But their luck could change when a chance encounter with a film crew provides them with an eccentric method of getting their hands on a lot of loot.18Keeping in TouchWhen James pays one of his periodic visits to his mother, he finds her curiously resigned to the loneliness she's suffered for the years since her husband's death. Somehow, she has managed to keep all the family ties intact.19The GuestGerald fancies himself as a bit of a gourmet and a trip to the gastronomic delights of France promises well. His wife Hilary isn't so sure; she isn't sure of a lot of things about Gerald just recently, but the menu at the extravagantly recommended La Petite Chanson provides an unexpected solution.20The Sidmouth LettersAcademic scavenger Shorty believes he's tracked down some letters that reveal an unexpected side to Miss Jane Austen's nature.21The Queen of AnnaghNancy is the sole inhabitant of the Isle of Annagh off the west coast of Scotland. Although World War III is raging all around she sees little of it until Michael, a young pilot officer, pays an involuntary visit and is in danger of dragging the hostilities along with him.22By GeorgeAn anthropologist observed by one of his erstwhile victims — a sophisticated comedy.23LunchTwo women meet for lunch every two weeks to swap news. But this week is different.24Passing ThroughAt a railway public house, two strangers engage in a conversation and begin to open up about their life's. Richard is an alcoholic and former stockbroker is just been released from jail. Arthur works for the railway as a points operator.25Jake's EndJake's a professional, a married man with a reputation to maintain—and a bank to rob.26HousewarmingHer husband Gary is behind on the central heating installation. Eunice, her best friend, has a crush on the lodger — an actor appearing in a violent play at the local rep. No wonder Tina is anxious about the housewarming.27Easy MoneyAt a concert, Marcia picked Terry out of the crowd. So he no longer feels alone. Until he learns about her secret life and dare not tell his friends.28Potatohead BluesStan McVay has given up smoking, gone on a diet and feels like hell. He's also abandoned the Ulster spud and just learned that his teenage daughter is having an affair with a married man.29Irwin Shaw Triple Bill: The Man Who Married a French Wife / The Monument / The Girls in Their Summer DressesThree short stories by Irwin Shaw.30ChainsEddie's 40th birthday party reunites friends not seen since the old days of ton-up bikes and early rock and roll. It could be a chance to relive those 'good times', if the others can only match Eddie's enthusiasm.31Come Into the Garden, MaudA henpecked American visiting Europe is able to throw off his ghastly wife and find love.32A Song at TwilightA famous writer finds that a long-suppressed secret is about to be revealed by his former mistress.33Fraulein Else34Imaginary Friends35PossibilitiesSeason 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7
