The Wednesday Play: Ken Loach at the BBC

The Wednesday Play: Ken Loach at the BBC

Drama 1965

Prolific director Ken Loach’s gritty film-making style is showcased here in a selection of his contributions to the ground breaking social drama series ‘The Wednesday Play’. With political commentary at the heart of his often controversial work, he tackles subjects such as sexual promiscuity, abortion and capital punishment.

Drama 1965

Caution

EPISODE 1

Three Clear Sundays

A play written by James O'Connor about the series of events leading up to the imprisonment of a young man after being convicted of murder.

1 hr 25 min · 7 Apr 1965
EPISODE 2

Up the Junction

Nell Dunn's play about three working class young women who live, work and play in Battersea.

1 hr 9 min · 3 Nov 1965
EPISODE 3

The End of Arthur's Marriage

Off-beat musical by Ken Loach about a man who loves his daughter and tries to live life to the full.

1 hr 12 min · 17 Nov 1965
EPISODE 4

The Golden Vision

Ken Loach-directed drama from 1968 about the relationship between fans and footballers, for which he obtained unprecedented access to one of the top clubs of the era, Everton.

1 hr 13 min · 17 Apr 1968

About

The Wednesday Play: Ken Loach at the BBC

DRAMA

Prolific director Ken Loach’s gritty film-making style is showcased here in a selection of his contributions to the ground breaking social drama series ‘The Wednesday Play’. With political commentary at the heart of his often controversial work, he tackles subjects such as sexual promiscuity, abortion and capital punishment.

Information

Released: 1965
Rated: Caution

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC)