Paul Ableman (Writer)

The Wednesday Play

An anthology series of television plays which aired on BBC1 from October 1964 to May 1970. The plays were usually written for television, although adaptations from other sources also featured.

Release Date1964-09-30

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count1

Vote Count5

Tales of the Unexpected

A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name guest stars.

Release Date1979-03-24

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count2

Vote Count50

ITV Saturday Night Theatre

Anthology series of dramatic works.

Release Date1969-01-11

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count3

Vote Count3

A Killing on the Exchange

A Killing on the Exchange is a six-part 1987 British crime drama serial produced by Anglia Television for ITV. The plot focuses on the murder of London merchant banker Charles Makepeace, amidst a corporate takeover battle. The investigation, led by DS Lance Thorne, uncovers a web of suspects, including the victim's wife, mistress, and colleagues, all with potential motives related to the merger and personal conflicts.

Release Date1987-03-06

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count6

Vote Count1

Green Julia

Two university students, one a physiologist, the other an economist, have been sharing an apartment, but now one of them is about to depart for work abroad. They also share an enthusiasm for game-playing, and the most active communication between them is expressed through hilarious fantasy-like skits, replete with outlandish accents and parodied characterizations. The departing roommate also has a sometime mistress, a boozy older woman named Julia, whom he would like to bequeath to his friend.

Release Date1971-08-29

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter