The Ten Commandments

An anthology series wherein the ten commandments are interpreted in contemporary scenarios by different writers. It was transmissioned from 30 March to 1 June 1971 on ITV Yorkshire.

Drama

Seasons

1. Decision to Burn

Air Date: 1971-03-30

Hilary finds Steve attractive, although she soon realises the circumstances and that men are not always what they seem.

2. The Nineteenth Hole

Air Date: 1971-04-06

Successful doctor Willy is a first-class golfer, but when his friend Gerry suggests nominating him to get a club membership, it becomes clear for two of his other friends and as a result their lives start changing.

3. Be Lucky

Air Date: 1971-04-13

Mike Lee has a frightening dream and tells his wife about it. Later that night his brother Col calls him and asks him to look after a locker key, but Col s actually a thief and so is Mike and they both live in a villains life in secret.

4. Black Eye on Sunday

Air Date: 1971-04-20

David dreams being a liberal, but when he's assaulted by one of his class students, he then gets forced to quit many things he does for his life to get money.

5. Hilda

Air Date: 1971-04-27

Hilda, who's in a secure safe marriage, does not like the French, but when Louis Briquet walks into her life, she starts to change.

6. Husband and Friend

Air Date: 1971-05-04

Sarah lives with her husband Richard, and is invited out to dinner with Richard's boss. She wonders if it's genuine attraction or merely a promotion for Richard. The truth turns out to be very sinister.

7. The Catherine Wheel

Air Date: 1971-05-11

Catherine becomes pregnant, which forces an examination with her and her husband Bill.

8. An Object of Affection

Air Date: 1971-05-18

Middle-aged Robert falls in love with his wife, who is the same age as him but he views her as a much younger woman.

9. As Many As Are Here Present

Air Date: 1971-05-25

When Jack realises that his son Ray can publicly dismiss the Church as pagan, he decides to go along with it, but there's a boundary to be conflicted.

10. A Bit of Family Feeling

Air Date: 1971-06-01

Successful playwright Magdalene writes a new play when her parents decide to come and stay with her for the time being.

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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

1971-03-30

Episodes

10 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Yorkshire Television