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Black and Blue

  • TV Series
  • 1973
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Black and Blue (1973)
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Anthology series of plays based on the theme of "things turning black and the air turning blue."Anthology series of plays based on the theme of "things turning black and the air turning blue."Anthology series of plays based on the theme of "things turning black and the air turning blue."

  • Stars
    • George Tovey
    • John Le Mesurier
    • Warren Mitchell
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    27
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    • Stars
      • George Tovey
      • John Le Mesurier
      • Warren Mitchell
    • 2User reviews
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    George Tovey
    • Lorry Driver…
    • 1973
    John Le Mesurier
    John Le Mesurier
    • Sir Henry Hawkes
    • 1973
    Warren Mitchell
    Warren Mitchell
    • Cyril Rose
    • 1973
    Alfie Bass
    Alfie Bass
    • Sylv
    • 1973
    Bill Fraser
    • N.J.
    • 1973
    Geoffrey Golden
    • Hartigan
    • 1973
    Elizabeth Spriggs
    Elizabeth Spriggs
    • Eleanor Hawkes
    • 1973
    Adrienne Posta
    Adrienne Posta
    • Jacki Darr
    • 1973
    Cheryl Hall
    Cheryl Hall
    • Carol
    • 1973
    Clifford Rose
    Clifford Rose
    • Villon
    • 1973
    Maureen Aherne
    • Alacoque
    • 1973
    Julian Holloway
    Julian Holloway
    • Brian Robinson
    • 1973
    Philip Stone
    Philip Stone
    • Haymes
    • 1973
    Allan Cuthbertson
    Allan Cuthbertson
    • Philip Crane
    • 1973
    Ray Brooks
    Ray Brooks
    • Peter Queech
    • 1973
    Donald Gee
    • Dot
    • 1973
    Brenda Fricker
    Brenda Fricker
    • Ellie
    • 1973
    Stephen Moore
    Stephen Moore
    • Robin Bolt
    • 1973
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    A lost gem

    Apparently, all but one episode of this series of black comedies has been lost. The first episode, Secrets, was recorded on an early home video system when first transmitted. It surfaced on Network's DVD of The Complete Ripping Yarns. Despite the technically poor image quality, the programme is in colour and quite watchable.

    I was delighted when I watched; the performances are very good (especially Warren 'Alf Garnett' Mitchell), the script is clever, satirical and lively, with the programme thundering along. In fact, I found it more enjoyable than some of the accompanying Ripping Yarns episodes.

    The same premise was reworked in the 1988 film Consuming Passions.

    It would be nice if other instalments from this series could be found.

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    • Release date
      • August 14, 1973 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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