An Inspector Calls

2015 • BBC

4.3

36 reviews

Rating

Eligible

Season 1 episodes (5)

1 An Inspector Calls - An Inspector Calls

9/12/15

Emotionally powerful and sharply relevant, An Inspector Calls is a mysterious detective thriller set in 1912 and written by English dramatist JB Priestley. Following the suicide of a young woman from the local town, an inspector calls unexpectedly to interrogate the wealthy Birling family. As their world unravels, each member of the family is revealed to have unwittingly played a part in her demise. Set at a time when society was transforming and women's lives were about to change forever, An Inspector Calls is considered to be one of the classics of 20th century theatre.

101 …Introduction

9/20/15

An introduction to the themes of this classic play adapted for a new generation.

102 The Enduring Power of An Inspector Calls

9/20/15

Contains spoilers!!. The cast and crew discuss how they approached adapting the literary classic for a modern audience, as well as the political and moral themes of the play that are still relevant today. Featuring cast members Miranda Richardson and David Thewlis, Executive Producer Greg Brenman and Writer Helen Edmundson and JB Priestley’s son Tom Priestley.

103 Cast and Crew Interviews

9/20/15

Interviews with cast and crew members of An Inspector Calls.

104 Behind the Scenes

9/20/15

Go behind the scenes of the new adaption of JB Priestley's An Inspector Calls.

About this show

The drama takes place on a single night in 1912, focusing on the prosperous middle-class Birling family. The family are spending a happy evening celebrating the engagement of Sheila Birling to Gerald Croft - a marriage that will result in the merging of two successful local businesses. Yet, just when everything seems to be going so well, they receive a surprise visit from an Inspector Goole who is investigating the suicide of a young girl to whom we discover each of the family had a connection. Goole confronts the Birlings in turn to try and get to the bottom of her death, and the part in it that each of them may have played. In the process, he uncovers long held secrets and scandals. The chilling denouement sees Goole leave the family house with the Birlings considering the consequences of their actions and behaviour, just as they receive a mysterious phone call from the police who are sending an inspector over to ask them some questions about the suicide of a young girl... So who was Goole?

Ratings and reviews

4.3

36 reviews

Callum Wale

December 27, 2015

Although it stuck closer to the play then the previous BBC adaptation, it completely ignored main principles of the play. For example, showing multiple people the photo and even showing the audience the photo. Complete trash.

8 people found this review helpful

Debbie Lewis-Budd

March 21, 2016

Classic: English drama, nothing is as it seems. If this appears on school, college, uni., or any reading list GIVE IT A GO...fantastic adaptation. A visual page turner.

Gordon Chapman-Fox

October 28, 2015

The twist hasn't survived the decades since it was written, but this offers outstanding performances, and a timely message.

4 people found this review helpful

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