Brief Encounter

Summary: 1976 ATV production of Noël Coward’s Still Life, presented under the title of the film that it became, Brief Encounter.
Theatre play: Still Life by Noël Coward (1899-1973) [more information]
Play synopsis: 'Still Life is a short play by Noël Coward, one of ten that make up Tonight at 8:30, a cycle written to be performed across three evenings. The play depicts the love affair of Alec and Laura across a twelve-month period. The sadness of Alec and Laura’s serious and secretive affair is contrasted throughout the play with the boisterous, uncomplicated relationship of Myrtle and Albert, two of the station staff.' Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_Life_%28play%29.
Production history: 'Still Life was first produced in London (1936) and later presented in New York (1936-1937) and Canada (1938). It has enjoyed several major revivals and in 1945 was adapted for film under the title Brief Encounter.' Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_Life_%28play%29.
Date of transmission: Sunday 4 January 1976
Time: 9.25-10.55pm
Channel: ITV
Production company: Associated Television (ATV, 1955-1982)

Director

Alan Bridges

Producer

Cecil Clarke

Playwright

Noël Coward (1899-1973)

Screenplay by

John Bowen

Music

Cyril Ornadel

Art Director

Peter Roden

Cast

This record has been viewed 540 times.