The Ten Commandments (1971)
Synopsis
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.
Creator
Peter Willes
Network
ITV Yorkshire
Episodes
Decision to Burn
Hilary finds Steve attractive, although she soon realises the circumstances and that men are not always what they seem.
The Nineteenth Hole
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.
Be Lucky
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.
Black Eye on Sunday
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.
Hilda
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.
Husband and Friend
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.
The Catherine Wheel
Catherine becomes pregnant, which forces an examination with her and her husband Bill.
An Object of Affection
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.
As Many As Are Here Present
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.
A Bit of Family Feeling
Successful playwright Magdalene writes a new play when her parents decide to come and stay with her for the time being.
Details
Original Title
The Ten Commandments
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Production
Yorkshire Television
