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Shades of Greene

1975–1976 · 2 seasons

A thoughtful, literary hour of quiet moral drama, each episode a self-contained story that lingers on conscience and consequence.

Genres
Drama
Overview
Shades of Greene is a British television series based on short stories written by the author Graham Greene. The series began in 1975, with each hour-long episode featuring a dramatisation of one of Greene's stories, many of which dealt with issues such as guilt and the Catholic faith, as well as looking at life in general. Actors to have appeared in the series include John Gielgud, Leo McKern, Virginia McKenna, Paul Scofield, and Roy Kinnear. The series began on 9 September 1975 and ran for two seasons.
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Measured and needs your attention.
About
Guilt, faith, morality
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror2
    Humour3
    Realism7
    Romance3
    Tension4
    Darkness5
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight6

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Created by
    Alan Cooke, Alastair Reid, Graham Evans, Peter Hammond
    Written by
    Clive Exton, Graham Greene, John Mortimer, Philip Mackie
    Starring
    Shane Briant, Terence Budd, Virginia McKenna, Leo McKern, Royce Mills, Celia Bannerman, Ann Beach, Judy Campbell
    Length
    2 seasons, 18 episodes, 60 min each
    Network
    ITV1
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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