Shades of Greene (1975) is a drama web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Shades of Greene online in HD.
Shades of Greene — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Shades of Greene — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1975-09-09 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 18 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.5/10 (2 votes) |
Shades of Greene — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: When Greek Meets Greek (1975-09-09) — Fennick is a nobody con-man who sets up a bogus correspondence college with an Oxford address. Lord Driver's son's involvement brings the crunch.
- E2: Cheap in August (1975-09-16) — Story set in Jamaica about Mary holidaying unattached and ready to philander. Henry isn't exactly what the opportunity seems to demand.
- E3: The Invisible Japanese Gentlemen (1975-09-23) — Denholm Elliott is the author observing other eaters in a fish restaurant.
- E4: Special Duties (1975-09-23) — Mr. Ferraro is a millionaire industrialist who puts out a contract for prayers for his salvation. Miss Sanderson is the lady who gets the job.
- E5: Two Gentle People (1975-09-30) — A gentle tale, this, about two lonely middle-aged people who meet by chance in a Paris park and wonder whether they can find new life in each other.
- E6: The Root of All Evil (1975-10-07) — A 19th century farce where after a very good dinner, three gentlemen appear in drag.
- E7: A Little Place Off the Edgware Road (1975-10-14) — Craven is a man so disgusted with his weak body he hates the idea it might survive death.
- E8: The Blue Film (1975-10-14) — A man goes to the cinema with his wife. When an adult film comes on, he realises that he is one of the stars.
- E9: The Destructors (1975-10-21) — An old man leaves his house for a couple of weeks. In the meantime boys take over the house and set about destroying everything in an orderly, militaristic fashion.
Season 2
- E1: The Case for the Defence (1976-01-06)
- E2: Chagrin in Three Parts (1976-01-06)
- E3: A Chance for Mr. Lever (1976-01-13) — The depression is taking its toll on Mr Lever a machinery salesman- but then there is a chance offered to improve his finances if he can make his way through the Liberian jungle.
- E4: Alas! Poor Maling (1976-01-20)
- E5: Mortmain (1976-01-20)
- E6: A Drive in the Country (1976-01-27)
- E7: The Overnight Bag (1976-02-03)
- E8: Dream of a Strange Land (1976-02-10) — A man who has a re-occurring dream involving some unknown military characters, discovers he also suffering from an unknown terminal illness.
- E9: Under the Garden (1976-02-10) — Wilditch, a restless world traveller, returns to his childhood home diagnosed with terminal cancer. At home, memories return of an experience that took place when he was just a boy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Shades of Greene have? 2 season(s) with 18 episodes.
Where can I watch Shades of Greene? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
