The Living Room

Summary: 1956 Associated Television production for ITV of The Living Room by Graham Greene.
Theatre play: The Living Room by Graham Greene [more information]
Play synopsis: The play is set ‘entirely in the living room of Rose Pemberton and her two elderly aunts who live with the aunts’ brother James, a disabled Roman Catholic priest. The aunts have a long-running fear of death in the house, with any bedroom being locked away from further use following a death of its resident family member. The story resolves around the introduction of Rose’s new lover, Michael Dennis, to the family. It later transpires that Michael is married when his suicidal wife arrives at the house.' Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Living_Room_%28play%29.
Production history: This was Greene’s first play. It premiered at the Wyndhams Theatre in April 1953, directed by Peter Glenville, with a cast including Dorothy Tutin, John Robinson, and Eric Portman. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Living_Room_%28play%29.
Date of transmission: Monday 23 April 1956
Channel: ITV
Production company: Associated Television (ATV, 1955-1982)

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