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Three Piece Suite

1977 · 1 season

A mixed bag of standalone playlets, shifting tone and setting each time, held together by a star's varied turns.

Created by
Michael Mills
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Starring
Diana Rigg, Kenneth Watson, Don Henderson
Overview
A collection of distinct one-off plays, each showcasing the diverse talents of its cast and spotlighting Dame Diana Rigg’s versatility in a variety of roles.

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Created by
Michael Mills
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Starring
Diana Rigg, Kenneth Watson, Don Henderson
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    None
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • anthology
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    Action1
    Horror1
    Humour4
    Realism7
    Romance3
    Tension3
    Darkness4
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Genres
    comedy, drama
    Created by
    Michael Mills
    Written by
    Charlotte Bingham, Dick Clement, Roy Clarke, Michael Sadler
    Starring
    Diana Rigg, Kenneth Watson, Don Henderson, Jennifer Croxton, Caron Gardner, Paul Daniels, Barry Norman, Peter Barkworth
    Length
    1 seasons, 6 episodes, 30 min each
    Network
    BBC Two
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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