Tales from Soho was a British television series which aired in 1956 on the BBC. Only a single episode is known to remain in the archives. [1]
David Bowie (1947–2016) held leading roles in several feature films, including The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), Just a Gigolo (1978), Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983), The Hunger (1983), Labyrinth (1986), The Linguini Incident (1991), and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992). Films in which he appeared in a supporting role or cameo include The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) and Zoolander (2001).
Portrait of Alison was a 1955 British television series featuring Patrick Barr, Lockwood West, Anthony Nicholls and Brian Wilde. A crime-based thriller written by Francis Durbridge, it aired in six half-hour episodes between February and March 1955.
Badger's Green is a 1930 British comedy play written by R.C. Sheriff. A company has ambitious plans to redevelop the quiet, picturesque village of Badger's Green. The inhabitants mount a resistance campaign and it is eventually decided to settle the future of the village by playing a cricket match.
Sylvia McNeill is a British pop and rock singer and songwriter.
Miss Mabel is a 1948 stage play by R. C. Sherriff. It has been adapted for television at least five times.
Black Limelight is a stage play by Gordon Sherry, which has been adapted for television at least four times. However, at least three of these adaptations are now lost.
Mill of Secrets is a 1960 British television series. Produced by Associated Television and aired on ITV, it was a six-part children's adventure serial. According to IMDb, cast included Gene Anderson, Glyn Houston, Kenneth Watson, David Langford, Janet Bradbury and Sean Scully. The series exists in its entirety but has yet to appear on home video.
Those Kids was a British television series which aired in 1956. It was a comedy programme produced by ABC Weekend TV. The series was wiped, and none of the 17 episodes are known to still exist. Little else is known about the series. Cast included Peter Butterworth, Lynn Grant, George Howell and Sandra Walden.
Something in the City is a 1959 British television sitcom. Aired on ITV, it was produced by Jack Hylton Productions for Associated-Rediffusion Television. Cast included Eric Barker, Joan Benham, Pearl Hackney, Diane Hart, Deryck Guyler and Peter Hammond. Five episodes were produced. Unlike most shows by Associated-Rediffusion, the series survives intact.
The Warden is a British television mini-series broadcast by the BBC in 1951 in six parts. An adaptation by Cedric Wallis of Anthony Trollope's 1855 novel The Warden, it was produced by Campbell Logan and sets were designed by Roy Oxley. Cast included J.H. Roberts, Thea Holme, Lockwood West, Avice Landone, David Markham, Arthur Hambling, Christopher Steele, Arthur Wontner, Lucille Lisle and Horace Sequiera, with Leonard Sachs as the narrator.
Crime on Our Hands was a British crime drama television series which aired in 1954 on the BBC. Cast included Geraldine McEwan and Jack Watling. It aired live for six half-hour episodes. The series is missing, believed lost.
As I Was Saying is a British television drama which aired in 1955 on the BBC. Of the six episodes produced, only three survive, but are unavailable for public viewing. Nonetheless, they are some of the earliest surviving examples of episodic British drama by the BBC.
The Crime of the Century is a British television drama which aired 1956 to 1957 on the BBC. It was created by English solicitor and crime fiction writer Michael Gilbert. A serial consisting of six episodes, the drama centered around the lawyer Mr. Brakewell, his secretary Clare Pinnock, and his associates Charlton Bradbury, Major Trump, and M. Bernard. Only a single episode survives in the archives.
Spot the Tune is a British television game show which aired from 1956 to 1962 on ITV. It was produced by Granada Television. It was very similar to the popular US series Name That Tune. In 1958, Des O'Connor joined the show, which also featured Ted Ray, Pete Murray and singer Marion Ryan.
Vanity Fair was a 1956–57 six-part BBC TV serial adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's 1848 novel of the same name. The cast included Joyce Redman, Petra Davies, Derek Blomfield, Alan Badel, David Peel, Graham Stuart, Marian Spencer, Jack May. Telerecorded during its live broadcast, only the first episode is known to survive, with the others being junked following a repeat of the telerecordings in 1957.
Pride and Prejudice is a 1958 British television adaptation of the Jane Austen's 1813 novel of the same name, which aired on the BBC. Cast members included Alan Badel, Pamela Binns, Jane Downs, Susan Lyall Grant, Marian Spencer, Vivienne Martin, Hugh Sinclair, William Squire, Joan Carol, Jeanne Elvin, Colin Jeavons, Barbara New, and Greta Watson. Six half-hour episodes were produced, presumably aired live, and telerecorded for overseas broadcast. All six episodes were subsequently junked and are believed to be lost. The designer was Stephen Bundy.
Alfred Marks Time is a British television comedy series which aired from 1956 to 1961 on ITV. Starring comedian Alfred Marks, the series often parodied popular movies and TV shows. It was produced by Associated-Rediffusion Television, and Jack Hylton Productions.
Yes, It's the Cathode-Ray Tube Show! was a British television comedy programme which aired on ITV during 1957. It was produced by Associated-Rediffusion Television. Cast included Peter Sellers, Michael Bentine, David Nettheim, and June Whitfield. Of the six episodes produced, only one episode is known to survive.
New Look is a 1958 to 1959 British television show aired on ITV. It was produced by Associated Television (ATV). It was a comedy programme. Of the 12 episodes made, only five survive.