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Talking to a Stranger is a drama TV series that premiered on BBC One on October 2, 1966. It has 1 season and 4 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 4 "The Innocent Must Suffer", aired on October 23, 1966.

A grown-up brother and sister's visit to their parents home culminates in a shocking tragedy. The events of the weekend are told over four episodes, each focusing on the point of view of one family member: the daughter Terry; the father, Ted; the son, Alan and finally the mother, Sarah. The full story of the dysfunctional family plays out through the use of repeating scenes, flashback, and monologue.

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4 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

1966 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 60 years ago

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    4. The Innocent Must Suffer

    Finale

    The final part of the John Hopkins quartet goes back in time to Sunday morning when Mrs Stephens (Margery Mason) is busy preparing lunch as she has done for the past 30 years. Terry (Judi Dench) makes an unexpected visit that causes tensions to rise to the surface and tragedy strikes.

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    3. Gladly, My Cross-Eyed Bear

    Alan (Michael Bryant) has a proposition for his confused father as the police visit the Stephens home in the aftermath of Sunday's tragic events.

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    2. No Skill Or Special Knowledge Is Required

    During the reunion, Mr Stephens (Maurice Denham) looks back at his life and recalls some previous family arguments.

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    1. Anytime You're Ready, I'll Sparkle

    Judi Dench stars in John Hopkins's quartet of plays that recount the events of one weekend from the viewpoints of four members of the same family. In the first play Terry, the 30-year-old daughter of the Stephens family, reminisces about her past and tells of the family reunion on Sunday. Hailed by critics as one of the most important and affecting television dramas of the 1960s, it won Judi Dench her first British Academy Television Award for Best Actress. (1966)

Talking to a Stranger FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Talking to a Stranger?

Talking to a Stranger has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on October 23, 1966.

When did the latest episode of Talking to a Stranger come out?

The most recent episode of Talking to a Stranger, Season 1 Episode 4 "The Innocent Must Suffer", aired on October 23, 1966.

How many seasons of Talking to a Stranger are there?

Talking to a Stranger has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.

When did Talking to a Stranger first air?

Talking to a Stranger first aired on BBC One on October 2, 1966.

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