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Half Hour Story

1967·Show
38Episodes in3Seasons
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
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IMDb7.2
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Half Hour Story fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

18 short plays written especially for TV, an opportunity for up-and-coming directors such as floor manager Alan Clarke, who ended up doing 10 of the episodes. Some top ranking performers were attracted to the series.
British TV AnthologyExperimental DramaCharacter StudiesMid-20th Century TVVaried Short StoriesActor ShowcaseDirector-DrivenSocial CommentaryEpisodic Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Alan Clarke, Michael Lindsay-Hogg, Nicholas Ferguson
Written by:
Alun Owen, Hugh Leonard, Jeremy Paul
Produced by:
Paul Knight

Sequels and Prequels

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Is Half Hour Story worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Half Hour Story have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 38 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Half Hour Story air?

It ran from 1967 to 1968 and has ended.

What language is Half Hour Story in?

English

It was made in English.