Talking to a Stranger
Talking to a Stranger

Talking to a Stranger

1966 1 Seasons 4 Episodes ⭐ 8.0 Drama

A grown-up brother and sister's visit to their parents home culminates in a shocking tragedy. The events of the weekend are told over four episodes, each focusing on the point of view of one family member: the daughter Terry; the father, Ted; the son, Alan and finally the mother, Sarah. The full story of the dysfunctional family plays out through the use of repeating scenes, flashback, and monologue.

A grown-up brother and sister's visit to their parents home culminates in a shocking tragedy. The events of the weekend are told over four episodes, each focusing on the point of view of one family member: the daughter Terry; the father, Ted; the son, Alan and finally the mother, Sarah. The full story of the dysfunctional family plays out through the use of repeating scenes, flashback, and monologue.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Anytime You're Ready, I'll Sparkle

Judi Dench stars in John Hopkins's quartet of plays that recount the events of one weekend from the viewpoints of four m

EP 2

No Skill Or Special Knowledge Is Required

During the reunion, Mr Stephens (Maurice Denham) looks back at his life and recalls some previous family arguments.

EP 3

Gladly, My Cross-Eyed Bear

Alan (Michael Bryant) has a proposition for his confused father as the police visit the Stephens home in the aftermath o

EP 4

The Innocent Must Suffer

The final part of the John Hopkins quartet goes back in time to Sunday morning when Mrs Stephens (Margery Mason) is busy

Popular Cast

Maurice Denham
Maurice Denham
Judi Dench
Judi Dench
Terry Stevens - Daughter
Margery Mason
Margery Mason
Michael Bryant
Michael Bryant