Shades of Greene
A collection of odd stories from the writer Graham Greene.
- 1975-1976
- 2 seasons
- Drama
A collection of odd stories from the writer Graham Greene.
Season 1 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 1975
Episode 1
When Greek Meets Greek
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.
Episode 2
Cheap in August
Story set in Jamaica about Mary holidaying unattached and ready to philander. Henry isn't exactly what the opportunity seems to demand.
Episode 3
The Invisible Japanese Gentlemen
Denholm Elliott is the author observing other eaters in a fish restaurant.
Episode 4
Special Duties
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.
Episode 5
Two Gentle People
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.
Episode 6
The Root of All Evil
A 19th century farce where after a very good dinner, three gentlemen appear in drag.
Episode 7
A Little Place Off the Edgware Road
Craven is a man so disgusted with his weak body he hates the idea it might survive death.
Episode 8
The Blue Film
A man goes to the cinema with his wife. When an adult film comes on, he realises that he is one of the stars.
Episode 9
The Destructors
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.