The Year of the Sex Olympics
Synopsis
Influenced by concerns about overpopulation, the counterculture of the 1960s and the societal effects of television, the play depicts a world of the future where a small elite control the media, keeping the lower classes docile by serving them an endless diet of lowest common denominator programmes and pornography. The play concentrates on an idea the programme controllers have for a new programme which will follow the trials and tribulations of a group of people left to fend for themselves on a remote island. In this respect, the play is often cited as having anticipated the craze for reality television.
Top Cast
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Leonard Rossiter
Co-ordinator Ugo Priest
Brian Cox
Lasar Opie
Tony Vogel
Nat Mender
Suzanne Neve
Deanie Webb
Vickery Turner
Misch
George Murcell
Grels
Martin Potter
Kin Hodder
Lesley Roach
Keten Webb
Hira Talfrey
Betty
Patricia Maynard
Nurse
Trevor Peacock
Custard Pie Expert
Brian Coburn
Custard Pie Expert
Derek Fowlds
Custard Pie Expert
Wolfe Morris
Custard Pie Expert
Braham Murray
Custard Pie Expert
Job Stewart
Custard Pie Expert
Sheila Sands
Artsex Girl
Eddie Sommer
Jay Fowler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Elliott
- Screenplay & Story
- Nigel Kneale
- Original Title
- The Year of the Sex Olympics
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Elliott
Nigel Kneale
David Taylor
Ronald Travers
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Elliott
Director
Ronald Travers
Producer
Nigel Kneale
Writer
David Taylor
Editor
Roger Andrews
Production Design
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What is The Year of the Sex Olympics about?
Influenced by concerns about overpopulation, the counterculture of the 1960s and the societal effects of television, the play depicts a world of the future where a small elite control the media, keeping the lower classes docile by serving them an endless diet of lowest common denominator programmes and pornography. The play concentrates on an idea the programme controllers have for a new programme which will follow the trials and tribulations of a group of people left to fend for themselves on a remote island. In this respect, the play is often cited as having anticipated the craze for reality television.
Who directed The Year of the Sex Olympics?
The Year of the Sex Olympics was directed by Michael Elliott.
Who stars in The Year of the Sex Olympics?
The principal cast of The Year of the Sex Olympics includes Leonard Rossiter, Brian Cox, Tony Vogel, Suzanne Neve, Vickery Turner.
When was The Year of the Sex Olympics released and how long is it?
The Year of the Sex Olympics was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.