Talking to a Stranger
“A quartet of plays about a suburban family's weekend”
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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1.Anytime You're Ready, I'll Sparkle
02-10-196690mJudi 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-y...
2.No Skill Or Special Knowledge Is Required
09-10-196690mDuring the reunion, Mr Stephens (Maurice Denham) looks back at his life and recalls some previous family arguments.
3.Gladly, My Cross-Eyed Bear
16-10-196690mAlan (Michael Bryant) has a proposition for his confused father as the police visit the Stephens home in the aftermath of Sunday's tragic events.
4.The Innocent Must Suffer
23-10-196690mThe 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. Terr...
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