Armchair Mystery Theatre
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Defunct | 1965 |
| Fate | Ended |
Area served | United Kingdom |
Key people | Leonard White (producer), Donald Pleasence (presenter) |
| Products | Anthology mystery television program |
| Parent | ABC Weekend TV |
Armchair Mystery Theatre was a British anthology mystery program with a runtime of 60 minutes, produced by ABC Weekend TV and broadcast on ITV between 1960 and 1965. This series served as a derivative of the acclaimed Armchair Theatre and consisted of thirty-four installments. Leonard White produced the show, which was introduced by Donald Pleasence, and it showcased prominent guest performers including Edward Woodward, Cyril Cusack, Sam Wanamaker, Ron Moody, Tom Bell, Denholm Elliott, and Sybil Thorndike.
Archival status
Out of the thirty-four episodes originally aired, archives lack twenty-five, with only ten surviving as 16mm telerecordings. In addition, two episodes were created but excluded from the initial broadcast schedule. The episode titled "The Cupboard", written by Ray Rigby, was delayed due to its resemblance to an active murder case and was eventually shown as part of Armchair Theatre. Another episode, "And Where It Stops", authored by Alan Seymour, was halted during production because of limited studio availability and the intricate set design crafted by Voytek. A twenty-minute fragment of this incomplete episode exists on 2" 405-line videotape.
Series 1 (1960)
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Series 3 (1965)
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