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The Nigel Barton Plays

The Nigel Barton Plays

Description: The Nigel Barton Plays are two semi-autobiographical television dramas by Dennis Potter, first broadcast on BBC1 in 1965 as part of The Wednesday Play strand. Wikipedia
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 1965
First episode air date: December 8, 1965
Director: Gareth Davies
Network: BBC One
Program Creator: Dennis Potter
Genre: Drama
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