Male of the Species
“In three plays by ALUN OWEN”
Series Overview
Never trust a man whoever he is. This is the bitter lesson learned by Mary MacNeil in her relationships with three different men: her father, a mendacious womaniser; a smooth-talking office flirt, Cornelius; and an ageing barrister, Emlyn, who is enchanted by Mary's youthful vitality and charm. Only one of these men will win her heart in the end... Featuring rare television performances from Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Paul Scofield, this trilogy of plays forms a dramatic and controversial study in male behaviour. Differs slightly from the omnibus version that aired 3 Jan 1969 on NBC (US).
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
28 min per episode
1969 – 1969
Premiered: Sat, Feb 1, 1969
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Emlyn”
Mary MacNeil drifts into a complex relationship with a Welsh barrister.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alun Owen
Derek Scott
Cecil Clarke
Department Leadership Roster
Alun Owen
Writer
Derek Scott
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Male of the Species about?
Never trust a man whoever he is. This is the bitter lesson learned by Mary MacNeil in her relationships with three different men: her father, a mendacious womaniser; a smooth-talking office flirt, Cornelius; and an ageing barrister, Emlyn, who is enchanted by Mary's youthful vitality and charm. Only one of these men will win her heart in the end... Featuring rare television performances from Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Paul Scofield, this trilogy of plays forms a dramatic and controversial study in male behaviour. Differs slightly from the omnibus version that aired 3 Jan 1969 on NBC (US).
How many seasons does Male of the Species have?
Male of the Species comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Male of the Species?
Key cast members in Male of the Species include Laurence Olivier, Anna Calder-Marshall.
Who created or directed Male of the Species?
Male of the Species was developed and directed by Not specified.