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Season 13 – Masterpiece Theatre

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"Masterpiece Theatre" presents adaptations of classic literature and the work of contemporary writers as acted out by prestigious thespians. Among the stories that have been featured in the series' run are "I, Claudius," "Henry VIII" and "The Forsyte Saga."
Masterpiece Theatre — Season 13

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Episode 1 Aired Oct 2, 1983 Pictures Flapper Ruby L. Sears (Wendy Morgan) gate-crashes a film studio party, giving scriptwriter Bill Trench (Peter McEnery) an idea for a "modern" movie. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 9, 1983 Pictures Ruby's antics with studio star Garfield Forbes-Lawson menace her chance to perform in the movie based on her life. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 16, 1983 Pictures Scriptwriter Trench develops an unprofessional interest in Ruby as he studies her life for his script. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 23, 1983 Pictures After Bill disappears with the only copy of his script, prima donna Margot Romark insists on playing the lead role. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 30, 1983 Pictures Ruby keeps her hopes up even when the financial backer of her film insists his girlfriend play the lead role. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 6, 1983 Pictures Ruby forbears in her marriage to Graham while working in a small role at the film studio. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 13, 1983 Pictures Ruby finally gets a chance to star in her own life story; despite Bill's love and Graham's bribed infidelity she maintains her efforts toward a successful marriage. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 20, 1983 The Citadel An idealistic Scottish doctor (Ben Cross) arrives in a craggy Welsh town, eager to put his new knowledge into practice. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 27, 1983 The Citadel Dr. Andrew Manson (Ben Cross) ventures into his new medical practice despite the advice of a former classmate and the meddling of Dr. Page's sister. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 4, 1983 The Citadel Andrew is unprepared for the results of accepting a gift of five pounds from a grateful patient. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 11, 1983 The Citadel Andrew and his new wife move to a neighboring mining town, where he discovers a history of unethical medicine. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 18, 1983 The Citadel An accident in the mines tests Andrew's skill in the midst of his crusade against Dr. Llewellyn's fee-splitting policy. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 25, 1983 The Citadel Having struggled to establish a new practice in London, Andrew debates whether to follow Freddie's potentially lucrative advice. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 1, 1984 The Citadel Andrew's expert handling of an emergency in a boutique impresses the fashionable set and introduces him to a new clientele. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 8, 1984 The Citadel Secure as a doctor to the wealthy, Andrew becomes involved with a married patient. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 15, 1984 The Citadel The illness of a friend's daughter involves Andrew in the frontiers of medical research. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 22, 1984 The Citadel Andrew faces an official inquiry after assisting with an operation. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 29, 1984 The Irish RM: Great Uncle McCarthy Major Sinclair Yeates, at his new posting, encounters the Knox Clan. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 5, 1984 The Irish RM: Trinket's Colt Major Sinclair Yeates deals with a dispute about a young horse. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 12, 1984 The Irish RM: A Misdeal The adventures of Major Yeates as a magistrate. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 19, 1984 The Irish RM: The Boat's Share A visit from Yeate's cousin Basil coincides with an unusually complicated case. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 26, 1984 The Irish RM: Occasional Licences Drinking is a serious business in Ireland. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 4, 1984 The Irish RM: O Love! O Fire! The wedding between Sally Knox and Flurry. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 25, 1984 The Tale of Beatrix Potter Inspired by her love of pets, the adult Beatrix writes "The Tale of Peter Rabbit." Details Episode 25 Aired Apr 1, 1984 The Tale of Beatrix Potter As her books gain popularity, Beatrix struggles for independence from domineering parents. Details Episode 26 Aired Apr 8, 1984 Nancy Astor -- The Langhornes of Virginia The life of the first woman (Lisa Harrow) to be elected to England's House of Commons (Lisa Harrow) starts with her childhood in Virginia and marriage to a wealthy Boston socialite (Pierce Brosnan). Details Episode 27 Aired Apr 15, 1984 Nancy Astor -- The Gentleman From Boston As the marriage deteriorates, Nancy flees to escape Shaw's hatred, philandering and drinking. Details Episode 28 Aired Apr 22, 1984 Nancy Astor -- The Passenger on the Ocean Liner Nancy and her sister join the social whirl in London and consider marriage, but the return trip to Virginia introduces Waldorf Astor. Details Episode 29 Aired Apr 29, 1984 Nancy Astor -- A House in Buckinghamshire The newlyweds move to Waldorf's country estate where he makes a bid for a seat in Parliament. Details Episode 30 Aired May 6, 1984 Nancy Astor -- The First Lady Waldorf's father dies, making him the new Lord Astor; Nancy decides to run for his forfeited seat in the House of Commons. Details Episode 31 Aired May 13, 1984 Nancy Astor -- Scandals Nancy's first marriage is used against her when she speaks against relaxing the divorce laws. Details Episode 32 Aired May 20, 1984 Nancy Astor -- Guests for the Weekend Nancy is jeered in Parliament for entertaining the German ambassador as war approaches. Details Episode 33 Aired May 27, 1984 Nancy Astor -- The Last of the Southern Belles At 60, Nancy bitterly resents Waldorf's advising her to resign her seat because of her erratic behavior. Details

Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 2, 1983