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6.7 / 10(7 votes)IMDb12First Aired: 19882 Seasons

Talking Heads

Series Overview

Six monologues tell the stories of six different repressed souls: a man dominated by his mother, a vicar's wife, an inveterate letter writer, a hopeful actress, a recently widowed woman, and an elderly shut-in.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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

EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 12 Episodes

30–40 min per episode

Air Date Window

1988 – 1998

Premiered: Tue, Apr 19, 1988

Created By
Alan BennettAlan Bennett

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Nov 11, 1998

Season 2, Episode 6: “Waiting for the Telegram”

Violet is a confused, elderly woman in a nursing home who has been told by the excited staff she will soon be receiving a congratulatory telegram from the Queen in honour of her one hundredth birthday.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alan Bennett

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 12

12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Talking Heads.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talking Heads

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What is Talking Heads about?

Six monologues tell the stories of six different repressed souls: a man dominated by his mother, a vicar's wife, an inveterate letter writer, a hopeful actress, a recently widowed woman, and an elderly shut-in.

How many seasons does Talking Heads have?

Talking Heads comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Talking Heads?

Key cast members in Talking Heads include Not specified.

Who created or directed Talking Heads?

Talking Heads was developed and directed by Alan Bennett.