First Night - Season 1

First aired: 9/22/1963 4 episodes

An anthology drama series featuring contemporary plays from new writers, produced by James MacTaggart.

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Episodes

1. The Strain

Aired: 9/22/1963

A taut and violent story of a gang of Liverpool criminals whose power struggle is observed by a wily detective. Standout performances from a cast of television stalwarts, as well as screenwriter Alun Owen's tough dialog and the realistic setting, won praise from the critics.

4. Guilty

Aired: 10/13/1963

6. The Youngest Profession

Aired: 10/27/1963

22. The Scapegoat

Aired: 2/15/1964