BBC Play of the Month 1965

Play of the Month is a BBC television anthology series featuring productions of classic and contemporary stage plays which were usually broadcast on BBC1. Each production featured a different work, often using prominent British stage actors in the leading roles. The series was transmitted from October 1965 to September 1983; the producer most associated with the Play of the Month was Cedric Messina. Some of the 121 episodes are missing from the archives, having been junked in the 1960s and 1970s. Unless stated otherwise, the indication that the play is "lost" is taken from the lostshows.com website page as of 25 May 2013.

  • Poster for Season 1

    Season 1

    1965

    9 episodes

    Season 1 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on October 19, 1965.

  • Poster for Season 2

    Season 2

    1966

    5 episodes

    Season 2 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on September 27, 1966.

  • Poster for Season 3

    Season 3

    1967

    11 episodes

    Season 3 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on October 15, 1967.

  • Poster for Season 4

    Season 4

    1968

    9 episodes

    Season 4 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on September 1, 1968.

  • Poster for Season 5

    Season 5

    1969

    8 episodes

    Season 5 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on October 12, 1969.

  • Poster for Season 6

    Season 6

    1970

    9 episodes

    Season 6 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on September 20, 1970.

  • Poster for Season 7

    Season 7

    1971

    11 episodes

    Season 7 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on September 26, 1971.

  • Poster for Season 8

    Season 8

    1972

    10 episodes

    Season 8 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on September 25, 1972.

  • Poster for Season 9

    Season 9

    1973

    9 episodes

    Season 9 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on September 16, 1973.

  • Poster for Season 10

    Season 10

    1974

    9 episodes

    Season 10 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on September 8, 1974.

  • Poster for Season 11

    Season 11

    1975

    8 episodes

    Season 11 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on September 28, 1975.

  • Poster for Season 12

    Season 12

    1976

    7 episodes

    Season 12 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on September 19, 1976.

  • Poster for Season 13

    Season 13

    1977

    7 episodes

    Season 13 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on October 30, 1977.

  • Poster for Season 14

    Season 14

    1978

    7 episodes

    Season 14 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on November 26, 1978.

  • Poster for Season 15

    Season 15

    1982

    5 episodes

    Season 15 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on May 24, 1982.

  • Poster for Season 16

    Season 16

    1983

    4 episodes

    Season 16 of BBC Play of the Month premiered on May 22, 1983.