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The Jazz Age

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An anthology of 1920s set plays and musicals, transmissioned from 10 September to 10 December 1968 on BBC One.

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10th September 1968 - 17th December 1968
Producer
Harry Moore
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Broadway Still
Broadway
10th September 1968

Episode 1

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Post Mortem Still
Post Mortem
17th September 1968

Episode 2

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Majesty Still
Majesty
24th September 1968

Episode 3

"Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me..." Fitzgerald could have been describing Emily Castleton, one of his most famous flappers. This archtype of the poor little rich girl was different from everyone. At 24, Emily's score was one affair, many engagements, and an embittered heart when she settled for Brevoort Blair – the catch of the year.

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The Assassin
1st October 1968

Episode 4

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Lily Christine
8th October 1968

Episode 5

Lily is threatened with divorce by her husband after spending an innocent night with friend Rupert Harvey.

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The Youngest Comrade
15th October 1968

Episode 6

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Mister Jack Hollins Against Fate Still
Mister Jack Hollins Against Fate
22nd October 1968

Episode 7

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Black Exchange
29th October 1968

Episode 8

In the early 1920s, Germany was in a state of economic chaos, crippled by reparations; the value of the Mark fell until it impoverished the middle-class. One victim was Herr Tonn, whose avarice led him to 'sell' his own daughter and steal money to make more on the black exchange.

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Thark
5th November 1968

Episode 9

Nouveau riche Mrs Frush buys a large country house from Sir Hector Benbow but complains that the house is haunted. A variety of characters go to the house to investigate.

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The Outstation
12th November 1968

Episode 10

Focuses on the relationship between Mr. Warburton, a refined and established British resident, and his new assistant, Alan Cooper, who is less formal and lacks decorum. Their contrasting backgrounds and attitudes lead to growing tension and conflict, ultimately culminating in a tragic confrontation.

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The Princess
19th November 1968

Episode 11

Chronicles the life of Mary Henrietta 'Princess' Uruqhart, whose life is dependent on the affections and sermons of her mad father.

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Winner Takes All
26th November 1968

Episode 12

Focuses on the Kent-Cumberland family, where the younger son, Thomas, is consistently disadvantaged in favor of his older brother, Gervase. Their mother actively manipulates situations to ensure Gervase inherits everything, even interfering with Thomas's romantic interests.

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Lonely Road
3rd December 1968

Episode 13

Commander Malcolm Stevenson, suffering from unrequited love, drives to the coast while drunk and interrupts some smugglers.

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Tip-Toes
10th December 1968

Episode 14

Centers on a vaudeville act composed of Tip-Toes, her brother and her uncle, who try to pass her off as an aristocrat to snare a millionaire husband. Farcical complications ensue involving Tip-Toes' temporary amnesia and a marital infidelity subplot.

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