Sunday Night Theatre

Season 8

Series of television plays performed live.

Where to Watch Season 8

5 Episodes

  • Twelfth Night
    E10
    Twelfth NightViola and Sebastian are lookalike twins, separated by a shipwreck. Viola lands in Illyria, where she disguises herself like her brother and goes into the service of the Duke Orsino. Orsino sends her to help him woo the Lady Olivia, who doesn't want the Duke, but finds that she likes the new messenger the Duke's sending. Then, of course, Viola's brother shows up, and merry hell breaks loose. Meanwhile, Olivia's uncle and his cohorts are trying to find some way to get back at Olivia's officious majordomo, Malvolio.
  • Requiem for a Heavyweight
    E13
    Requiem for a HeavyweightAn over-the-hill heavyweight boxing champion who suffers from the ravages of years of head trauma is exploited by his manager, despite the efforts of a compassionate young woman who tries to help him recover his self-respect.
  • The Lass of Richmond Hill
    E23
    The Lass of Richmond HillThe Prince of Wales, contrary to strict royal protocol, falls in love with a commoner, Maria Fitzherbert, and plans to marry her.
  • Abe Lincoln in Illinois
    E26
    Abe Lincoln in IllinoisBefore becoming one of America's greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln had a long career as a businessman, lawyer, government official and elected representative for the state of Illinois. This film looks at the rise of this self-educated statesman, including his famous series of public debates with rival Stephen Douglas. A glimpse is also shown of some of the more personal aspects of his Lincoln's life, including the early romance and heartbreak he experienced with Ann Rutledge.
  • The Magnificent Egotist
    E28
    The Magnificent Egotist

 

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