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The Strange World of Gurney Slade

“I am a walking television show.”

Series Overview

Anthony Newley stars as an actor who walks off the set of a banal sit-com and into a fantasy world of his own imagination in this surreal odyssey through one man's personal alternative reality.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
ITV1
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

24 min per episode

Air Date Window

1960 – 1960

Premiered: Sat, Oct 22, 1960

Created By
Anthony NewleyAnthony Newley

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Nov 26, 1960

Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”

Gurney finds that he's seen as nothing more than a performing machine, the characters he's created wonder what's going to become of them, and the cast decide to have a bit of a rave in their last ten minutes together.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alan Tarrant

Screenplay & Story

Sid Green, Dick Hills, Anthony Newley

Original Score & Music

Max Harris

Director of Photography

Donald Long

Film Editing

Fred Pullen

Producers

Alan Tarrant

Department Leadership Roster

Donald Long

Director of Photography

Max Harris

Original Music Composer

Alan Tarrant

Producer

Fred Pullen

Editor

Henry Graveney

Production Design

Sid Green

Writer

Dick Hills

Writer

Anthony Newley

Anthony Newley

Writer

Alan Tarrant

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Strange World of Gurney Slade

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What is The Strange World of Gurney Slade about?

Anthony Newley stars as an actor who walks off the set of a banal sit-com and into a fantasy world of his own imagination in this surreal odyssey through one man's personal alternative reality.

How many seasons does The Strange World of Gurney Slade have?

The Strange World of Gurney Slade comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Strange World of Gurney Slade?

Key cast members in The Strange World of Gurney Slade include Anthony Newley.

Who created or directed The Strange World of Gurney Slade?

The Strange World of Gurney Slade was developed and directed by Alan Tarrant.