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The Jazz Age

The Jazz Age (1968)

September. 10,1968

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The Jazz Age

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

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The Jazz Age

1968

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

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 1968

14 Episode

Episode 1 - Broadway

September. 10,1968

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Episode 2 - Post Mortem

September. 17,1968

Episode 3 - Majesty

September. 24,1968

"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.

Episode 4 - The Assassin

October. 01,1968

Episode 5 - Lily Christine

October. 08,1968

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

Episode 6 - The Youngest Comrade

October. 15,1968

Episode 7 - Mister Jack Hollins Against Fate

October. 22,1968

Episode 8 - Black Exchange

October. 29,1968

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.

Episode 9 - Thark

November. 05,1968

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.

Episode 10 - The Outstation

November. 12,1968

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.

Episode 11 - The Princess

November. 19,1968

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

Episode 12 - Winner Takes All

November. 26,1968

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.

Episode 13 - Lonely Road

December. 03,1968

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

Episode 14 - Tip-Toes

December. 10,1968

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.

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