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Psychological drama starring James Mason, Barbara Rush and Walter Matthau.
When a teacher becomes addicted to an experimental drug that's being used to treat his arthritis, his personality transformation has a traumatic effect on his family life.
Review page 46. (1956, 12A)

Barry Norman on James Mason: p33

Contributors

Director:
Nicholas Ray
[Actor]:
James Mason
[Actress]:
Barbara Rush
[Actor]:
Walter Matthau

5/6; series two. Something Wicked This Way Comes Paul's discovery of an Aboriginal codpiece causes an ancient curse to descend on the observatory.
Writer Harry Cripps ; Director Sandy Johnson ; Executive producers Beryl Vertue , Sue Vertue , Mark Freeland , David Maher and David Taylor

Contributors

Unknown:
Harry Cripps
Director:
Sandy Johnson
Producers:
Beryl Vertue
Producers:
Sue Vertue
Producers:
Mark Freeland
Producers:
David Maher
Producers:
David Taylor
Paul:
Rob Brydon
Rachel:
Kat Stewart
Pip:
Kris McQuade
Max:
Peter Kowitz
Mike:
Tim Draxl
Jude:
Hollie Andrew
Bill:
Damion Hunter
Shirl:
Celia Ireland
Chad:
Morgan O'Neill
Jerry:
Bill Young

3/6; series two. Creator of some of the greatest works of art in human history but rarely able to finish them, Leonardo da Vinci is possibly the most easily distracted genius ever. Mark gives an irreverent assessment of some of Leonardo's greatest works and explains what The Last Supper has in common with EastEnders. Director Michael Cumming ; Producer Jon Rolph
First shown on BBC4

Contributors

Director:
Michael Cumming
Producer:
Jon Rolph

BBC Two England

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