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The Befrienders

1972Show1 season11 episodes

Drama
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

The Befrienders is a British television series produced by the BBC in 1972. The series dealt with the work of the Samaritans organisation, and the individual cases its staff came across.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • 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 comfort.

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Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Raymond Menmuir, Simon Langton, Vere Lorrimer
Written by
Donald James

Everyone

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

Facts

February 19, 1972 · April 29, 1972 · Ended

First aired
February 19, 1972
Last aired
April 29, 1972
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Befrienders worth watching?"

Questions about The Befrienders

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Befrienders worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90.

How long does it take to watch The Befrienders?

9 h

About 9 hours: 11 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1972 to 1972.

Is The Befrienders plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.