ITV Playhouse
Season 11
Anthology series of dramatic works.
Where to Watch ITV Playhouse • Season 11
19 Episodes
- The Gate of Eden: Part 1 - Mr. FalconerE4
The Gate of Eden: Part 1 - Mr. FalconerThe story concerns the relationship between Peter, a 15 year old boy, and Mr Faulkner, an old man whom he befriends. Mr Faulkner used to be a school teacher but had retired after allegations were made about him by a pupil. There was still gossip about him in the town. Mr Faulkner teaches Peter a lot about literature and introduces him to poetry and when Peter returns to school the two of them correspond. The friendship between them is threatened when Peter starts going out with Sue who disapproves of him spending time with the old man. In the end Peter confronts Mr Faulkner with the gossip but he refuses to discuss it. Peter later writes to Mr Faulkner but for the first time does not receive a reply.
