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Six

1964 – 1965Show1 season6 episodes

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Summary

A six-part anthology of new television films produced by the BBC and broadcast on BBC2's Saturday nights between 12 December 1964 and 16 January 1965.

Good for

Drop-in friendly
Thought-provoking
Adults

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for comfort, laughs or warmth.

Shows with

Six episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Crew

Directors: Ken Russell, Philip Saville, John McGrath
Written by: John McGrath, Ken Russell, Philip Saville
Produced by: John McGrath

Everyone

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

Facts

December 12, 1964 · January 16, 1965 · Ended

First aired: December 12, 1964
Last aired: January 16, 1965
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 6 episodes
Content: Strong Language, Violence
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

Tropes

Escort Mission, Do Not Do This Cool Thing, Teeth-Clenched Teamwork +9

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "How long does it take to watch Six?"

Questions about Six

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

How long does it take to watch Six?

4 h

About 4 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 35 minutes each, aired from 1964 to 1965.

Will Six make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Six plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Six use?

Escort MissionDo Not Do This Cool ThingTeeth-Clenched TeamworkWham EpisodeThe Farmer and the ViperNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedFollow the LeaderWar Is HellVery Loosely Based on a True StoryDowner EndingMiddle Eastern TerroristsCurb-Stomp Battleand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Escort Mission, Do Not Do This Cool Thing, and Teeth-Clenched Teamwork.