Taking Leave (Original title)
Date: 28 November 1974 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: John Mackenzie
Synopsis: Mike comes home on leave from Ulster. After six years in the Army he has to decide whether to sign up again or not. His parents want him to leave the army and come home, but the family flare-ups and bickerings are not conducive to helping him choose.
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TV Transmissions
Date: 28 November 1974Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:25-22:25Slot duration: 60 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound
Title: Play for Today and Northern Ireland in the 1970sAuthor: HILL, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines a number of plays about Northern Ireland which were included in the BBC's 'Play for Today' series (1970-1984) in the 1970s, exploring their production context and the ways in which this influenced their depiction of the conflict known as 'the Troubles'. Titles discussed include 'Carson Country' (1972), 'Your Man from Six Counties' (1976) and 'The Last Window Cleaner' (1979). Part of the special issue 'Play for Today at 50'.
Date: 28 November 1974 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: John Mackenzie
Synopsis: Mike comes home on leave from Ulster. After six years in the Army he has to decide whether to sign up again or not. His parents want him to leave the army and come home, but the family flare-ups and bickerings are not conducive to helping him choose.
Series title:
TV Transmissions
Date: 28 November 1974Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:25-22:25Slot duration: 60 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Journal of British cinema and television v19 n2 2022 Pages: 217-240Title: Play for Today and Northern Ireland in the 1970sAuthor: HILL, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines a number of plays about Northern Ireland which were included in the BBC's 'Play for Today' series (1970-1984) in the 1970s, exploring their production context and the ways in which this influenced their depiction of the conflict known as 'the Troubles'. Titles discussed include 'Carson Country' (1972), 'Your Man from Six Counties' (1976) and 'The Last Window Cleaner' (1979). Part of the special issue 'Play for Today at 50'.