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Scottish Playbill

1978 – 1979Show2 seasons7 episodes

Drama
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Summary

Scottish Playbill was a series of single television plays for BBC 2, produced by BBC Scotland Television Drama and broadcast in 1978 and 1979. It was billed as "a showcase for undiscovered writers and directors".

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alex Scott, Roger Bamford, Tom Cotter
Written by
Stewart Conn, Sean McCarthy, Tom Wright

Everyone

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

Facts

May 20, 1978 · August 24, 1979 · Ended

First aired
May 20, 1978
Last aired
August 24, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 7 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Scottish Playbill okay for kids?"

Questions about Scottish Playbill

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Scottish Playbill okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Scottish Playbill plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Scottish Playbill?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.