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Within These Walls

1974 – 1978Show5 seasons72 episodes

64

DecentGoodWatch score

64

DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Within These Walls is a British television drama programme created and written by David Butler. Produced by London Weekend Television for ITV, broadcast between 1974 and 1978, the series portrays life in HMP Stone Park, a fictional women's prison.

Good for

Friends night
Drop-in friendly
Thought-provoking

Skip it if

You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

Shows with

Within These Walls episodes

5 seasons · 72 episodes

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors: Paul Annett, Paddy Russell, Bryan Izzard
Written by: Julia Jones
Produced by: Jack Williams

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 4, 1974 · April 15, 1978 · Ended

First aired: January 4, 1974
Last aired: April 15, 1978
Status: Ended
Length: 5 seasons · 72 episodes
Content: Strong Language, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Within These Walls worth watching?"

Questions about Within These Walls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Within These Walls worth watching?

64

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.9).

How long does it take to watch Within These Walls?

30 h

About 30 hours: 72 episodes in 5 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1974 to 1978.

Is Within These Walls plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.