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Season 18 – 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 18

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Episode 1 Aired Oct 16, 1988 A Perfect Spy Con man Rick T. Pym raises his young son, Magnus, to be an accomplice in his schemes. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 23, 1988 A Perfect Spy Pym attends school in Switzerland, where he is recruited to observe politically active students. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 30, 1988 A Perfect Spy Pym helps ruin his father's political ambitions, then joins the army, where he meets an old friend. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 6, 1988 A Perfect Spy Pym joins the British intelligence service, marries and forms a partnership with Axel. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 13, 1988 A Perfect Spy Pym is promoted; in London, suspicious superiors question Pym's allegiance. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 20, 1988 A Perfect Spy Mary wonders if their Greek vacation is a ruse; Pym does not return from his father's funeral. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 27, 1988 A Perfect Spy The agents question Mary and search for clues to Pym's disappearance; Axel meets with Mary. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 4, 1988 Heaven on Earth During the Industrial Revolution, 125,000 children were shipped from England to Canada in hopes of finding better lives. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 8, 1989 A Wreath of Roses Lonely Camilla (Joanna McCallum) meets and falls for dashing but worthless Richard (Trevor Eve), when both witness a suicide at the railroad station. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 15, 1989 A Very British Coup Newly elected Prime Minister Harry Perkins (Ray McAnally) faces opposition from many corners. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 16, 1989 A Very British Coup A scandal forces the foreign minister's resignation; Perkins inadvertently causes a nationwide power shortage; Perkins demands the United States abandon British bases. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 22, 1989 All Passion Spent Widowed Lady Slane (Wendy Hiller) shocks her children with plans to live alone in Hampstead. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 29, 1989 All Passion Spent Lady Slane befriends her philosophical landlord (Maurice Denham), who finds her charming. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 5, 1989 All Passion Spent An eccentric millionaire who remembers Lady Slane from a brief meeting 60 years before pursues her. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 12, 1989 Talking Heads: Bed Among the Lentils Bored Susan (Maggie Smith) reviews her spiritless life as vicar's wife in a small parish. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 19, 1989 Christabel Native Briton Christabel vows World War II will not affect her marriage to German Peter Bielenberg. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 26, 1989 Christabel The Bielenbergs shelter a Jew; school teaches pro-German sentiments; Christabel fears for Peter's safety. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 5, 1989 Christabel Christabel seeks haven in the Black Forest; the assassination attempt on Hitler fails; Peter is arrested. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 12, 1989 Christabel Christabel attests to Peter's innocence to the authorities at Ravensbruck concentration camp. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 30, 1989 The Charmer: Gorse the Tempter Ralph Gorse (Nigel Havers) schemes to dishonor a rival for Joan's (Rosemary Leach) attention. Details Episode 21 Aired May 7, 1989 The Charmer: Gorse the Investor Donald observes suspiciously as Ralph and Joan (Nigel Havers, Rosemary Leach) become romantically involved. Details Episode 22 Aired May 14, 1989 The Charmer: Gorse the Deceiver Ralph (Nigel Havers) romances his boss's daughter; Donald and Joan (Bernard Hepton, Rosemary Leach) confront Ralph. Details Episode 23 Aired May 21, 1989 The Charmer: Gorse in the Middle Ralph (Nigel Havers) marries pregnant Pamela (Abigail McKern); the newlyweds receive a house in Pamela's name only. Details Episode 24 Aired May 28, 1989 The Charmer: Gorse the Imposter Ralph (Nigel Havers) goes AWOL and trades identities with a drunken officer; a corpse bears Ralph's papers. Details Episode 25 Aired Jun 4, 1989 The Charmer: Gorse at the End Ralph (Nigel Havers) tries to escape when Joan (Rosemary Leach) threatens to expose his deceit. Details Episode 26 Aired Jun 11, 1989 The Bretts: Home & Away Charles is hospitalized while visiting Edwin; Perdita studies drama in London. Details Episode 27 Aired Jun 18, 1989 The Bretts: Home & Away Edwin is suspended; a theater chain threatens to take over the Princess Theater. Details Episode 28 Aired Jun 25, 1989 The Bretts: A House Divided Martha's beau eyes Perdita; Oliver tries to save Martha's reputation. Details Episode 29 Aired Jul 2, 1989 The Bretts: Luck of the Irish Thomas meets an aspiring doctor; O'Connor forces Fergus to beg for his life. Details Episode 30 Aired Jul 9, 1989 The Bretts: I've Got You Under My Skin Edwin suggests turning theaters into cinemas; Martha and Edwin find trouble. Details Episode 31 Aired Jul 16, 1989 The Bretts: Golden Dustman Charles threatens to quit the picture; Lydia lands a role; Martha makes a decision. Details

Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 16, 1988