Talking to a Stranger
A quartet of plays about a suburban family's weekend
Drama
8.0
8.01 Season
4 Episodes
October 2, 1966
Overview
A grown-up brother and sister's visit to their parents home culminates in a shocking tragedy. The events of the weekend are told over four episodes, each focusing on the point of view of one family member: the daughter Terry; the father, Ted; the son, Alan and finally the mother, Sarah. The full story of the dysfunctional family plays out through the use of repeating scenes, flashback, and monologue.
Network
BBC One
Seasons
Cast
Maurice Denham
Judi Dench
Terry Stevens - Daughter
Margery Mason
Michael Bryant
G
Gella Allaert
K
Ketty Van de Poel
J
Joanna Geldof
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