Armchair Theatre (1956)

Overview

Armchair Theatre is a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and later by Thames Television from mid-1968.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1956 • 42 Episodes

Season 2

1957 • 47 Episodes

Season 3

1958 • 52 Episodes

Season 4

1959 • 41 Episodes

Season 5

1960 • 40 Episodes

Season 6

1961 • 17 Episodes

Season 7

1962 • 25 Episodes

Season 8

1963 • 24 Episodes

Season 9

1964 • 21 Episodes

Season 10

1965 • 27 Episodes

Season 11

1967 • 30 Episodes

Season 12

1968 • 16 Episodes

Season 13

1969 • 10 Episodes

Season 14

1970 • 16 Episodes

Season 15

1971 • 11 Episodes

Season 16

1972 • 12 Episodes

Season 17

1973 • 10 Episodes

Season 18

1974 • 4 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Created By
                                    Sydney Newman
                                

                                    Network
                                    ITV1
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.0/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

Cast & Crew

Harry H. Corbett

Harry Fender

Donald Churchill

Neil McCallum

Walters

Rupert Davies

Det. Insp.

Ann Lynn

Billie Whitelaw

Lena

Peter Bowles

Pete

Colin Blakely

Sgt.Dickie

Norman Rossington

Blake

Alfred Burke

John Kelly

Mary Peach

Mary Owen

Adrienne Corri

Lalage

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Armchair Theatre about?

Armchair Theatre is a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation,...

How many seasons does Armchair Theatre have?

Armchair Theatre has 18 seasons with 444 episodes.

When did Armchair Theatre premiere?

Armchair Theatre premiered on July 8, 1956.

Is Armchair Theatre still running?

No, Armchair Theatre has ended. The final episode aired on September 3, 1974.

Where can I watch Armchair Theatre?

Armchair Theatre originally aired on ITV1. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who created Armchair Theatre?

Armchair Theatre was created by Sydney Newman.

What is the rating of Armchair Theatre?

Armchair Theatre has a rating of 6.0/10 based on user reviews.