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The English Programme

1976 – 2003Show70 seasons301 episodes

DocumentaryDrama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8

Summary

Long-running series for schools and colleges produced by Thames Television which comprised classic plays, contemporary dramas, poetry anthologies, documentaries and other material suitable for English language and literature syllabuses.

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 or adrenaline.

Shows with

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Charles Sturridge, Carol Wiseman, Bill Anderson
Written by
Derek Walcott

Everyone

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

Facts

September 20, 1976 · October 24, 2003 · Ended

First aired
September 20, 1976
Last aired
October 24, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
70 seasons · 301 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Documentary, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The English Programme worth watching?"

Questions about The English Programme

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The English Programme worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 4.8).

Is The English Programme okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The English Programme plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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