18 short plays written especially for TV, an opportunity for up-and-coming directors such as floor manager Alan Clarke, who ended up doing 10 of the episodes. Some top ranking performers were attracted to the series.
Stella escapes an unhappy relationship to live in a bedsit. She meets another man which forces her to make decisions about her life.
Why do a couple of affluent professionals keep revisiting and staying at a seedy hotel?
Mavie cannot declare her love, because the object of her affections is a very busy man.
An annual reminder to a wife concerned about what her husband has done with all his money.
An intense court case involving divorce proceedings is adjourned for lunch. Husband and wife then discover they are both going to be eating in the same cafeteria.
A lady catches the attention of a compulsive gambler.
A prison officer crosses a violent, strong but slow witted prisoner.