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A British television anthology drama series that aired on BBC1 between 1970 and 1984.

Seasons: 10, Episodes: 19

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Penda's Fen (1974) - Season 4, Episode 16

Through a series of real and imagined encounters with angels, demons, and England's pagan past, a pastor's son begins to question his religion and politics, and comes to terms with his sexuality. (imdb)

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A Follower for Emily (1974) - Season 4, Episode 22

Harry and Emily are two of the livelier residents of a London old people's home. When they decide to get married, things prove less simple. (letterboxd.com)

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Edna, the Inebriate Woman - S02 E02

Edna is a drunk, and a homeless one. The play follows her through the streets, the police station, the psychiatric ward and a hostel, which for a while looks like it may become somewhere she can stay.

Average Percentile: 72.03

The Price of Coal: Part 1 - Meet the People - S07 E14

The workers of Milton Colliery prepare for a royal visit by H.R.H. Prince Charles. (imdb)

Average Percentile: 70.94

Abigail's Party - S08 E03

A TV play based on the Hampstead Theatre production. Beverly has invited her new neighbours, Angela and Tony, over for drinks. She has also asked her divorced neighbour, Sue, because Sue's fifteen year-old daughter, Abigail, was holding a party in their house. Beverly's husband, Lawrence comes home late from work, just before the guests arrive. The gathering starts off in a stiff insensitive British middle class way with people who do not know each other, until Beverly and Lawrence start sniping (Will Gilbert, imdb)

Average Percentile: 70.6

Penda's Fen - S04 E16

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Home Sweet Home - S12 E19

Three postal workers and their dysfunctional families interact over cups of tea and Sunday dinner. Stan, Gordon, and Harold sort mail. While the clueless Harold's at work, Stan nips round for loveless sex with Harold's near-sighted, romance-starved wife, June. When Gordon's out, Hazel invites Stan in for tea, randy talk, and to show off her newly-thin figure. Social workers want Stan to spend time with his teenage daughter, Tina, fostered out since Stan's divorce. (imdb)

Average Percentile: 66.73