Talking to a Stranger
“A quartet of plays about a suburban family's weekend”
Series Overview
A grown-up brother and sister's visit to their parents home culminates in a shocking tragedy. The events of the weekend are told over four episodes, each focusing on the point of view of one family member: the daughter Terry; the father, Ted; the son, Alan and finally the mother, Sarah. The full story of the dysfunctional family plays out through the use of repeating scenes, flashback, and monologue.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
90 min per episode
1966 – 1966
Premiered: Sun, Oct 2, 1966
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “The Innocent Must Suffer”
The final part of the John Hopkins quartet goes back in time to Sunday morning when Mrs Stephens (Margery Mason) is busy preparing lunch as she has done for the past 30 years. Terry (Judi Dench) makes an unexpected visit that causes tensions to rise to the surface and tragedy strikes.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hopkins
Mark McDonald
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John Hopkins
Writer
Mark McDonald
Director of Photography
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What is Talking to a Stranger about?
A grown-up brother and sister's visit to their parents home culminates in a shocking tragedy. The events of the weekend are told over four episodes, each focusing on the point of view of one family member: the daughter Terry; the father, Ted; the son, Alan and finally the mother, Sarah. The full story of the dysfunctional family plays out through the use of repeating scenes, flashback, and monologue.
How many seasons does Talking to a Stranger have?
Talking to a Stranger comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Talking to a Stranger?
Key cast members in Talking to a Stranger include Maurice Denham, Judi Dench, Margery Mason, Michael Bryant, Gella Allaert.
Who created or directed Talking to a Stranger?
Talking to a Stranger was developed and directed by Not specified.