Thirty-Minute Theatre
Series 6
An anthology of short plays shown on BBC Television between 1965 and 1973, used in part at least as a training ground for new writers, on account of its short length, and which therefore attracted many writers who later became well known.
Where to Watch Thirty-Minute Theatre • Series 6
37 Episodes
- Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Settles an AccountE8
Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Settles an AccountInspector Waugh is asked to visit his bank manager, who needs some discreet help. Commander Browne formed the British Freedom Party and sailed for Albania. Since his return, his bank account has been emptied by a man posing as him. - Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Meets a Man Going to St. IvesE9
Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Meets a Man Going to St. IvesInspector Waugh investigates an hit and run after a car driving on the wrong side of the road puts Mr Watkins in hospital. Watkins claims to be astronomer but his story doesn't hold water. Waugh finds a bag and Watkins criminal record. - Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Encounters the English Class SystemE10
Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Encounters the English Class SystemP.C. White was chasing a missing dog which leads him to a dead body buried at the Maxwell Reece's garden. She claims it's a tramp but Waugh discovers that her lover died of a heart attack and she doesn't want neighbours to know - Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Observes the Truth of an Old Music Hall SongE11
Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Observes the Truth of an Old Music Hall SongThe Mallows return from a three month holiday to discover their house has been broke in to. Inspector Waugh learns nothing has been stolen. Burglar Albert Lawless who found £5,000 hidden in locked draw, at the Mallows, and arrested. - Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Plays Cops and RobbersE12
Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Plays Cops and RobbersInspector Waugh is called to the house of Cynthia Holmes to look into the disappearance of her10-year-old son Peter. Waugh quickly spots that Mrs Holmes is lying about her wealth and the boy has escaped to have fun somewhere else. - Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Knows the Criminal but not the CrimeE13
Waugh on Crime: In Which Inspector Waugh Knows the Criminal but not the CrimeInspector Waugh is looking for a robber from Liverpool, who he believes is in disguise and attempting to leave by boat. Arriving is Ephraim, a well. a known villain with no convictions. Waugh knows he's smuggling something, but what?