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Season 1

1968
14 Episodes

Episodes

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1. Broadway

Sep 10, 1968
50 min
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2. Post Mortem

Sep 17, 1968
50 min
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3. Majesty

Sep 24, 1968
50 min

"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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4. The Assassin

Oct 1, 1968
50 min
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5. Lily Christine

Oct 8, 1968
50 min

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

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6. The Youngest Comrade

Oct 15, 1968
50 min
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7. Mister Jack Hollins Against Fate

Oct 22, 1968
50 min
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8. Black Exchange

Oct 29, 1968
50 min

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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9. Thark

Nov 5, 1968
50 min

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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10. The Outstation

Nov 12, 1968
50 min

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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11. The Princess

Nov 19, 1968
50 min

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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12. Winner Takes All

Nov 26, 1968
50 min

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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13. Lonely Road

Dec 3, 1968
50 min

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

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14. Tip-Toes

Dec 10, 1968
50 min

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.