
The Beiderbecke Affair
1985 • Comedy, Drama
The Beiderbecke Affair is a television series produced in the United Kingdom by ITV during 1985, written by the prolific Alan Plater, whose lengthy credits to British Television since the 1960s included the preceding 4 part mini series Get Lost! for ITV in 1981. The Beiderbecke Affair has a similar style to Get Lost!, where Neville Keaton and Judy Threadgold played in an ensemble cast. Although The Beiderbecke Affair was intended as a sequel to Get Lost!, Alun Armstrong proved to be unavailable and the premise was reworked. It is the first part of The Beiderbecke Trilogy with the two sequel series being The Beiderbecke Tapes and The Beiderbecke Connection.
The Beiderbecke Affair is unique in that it wasn’t adapted from a novel, but rather it was an original television creation by writer Alan Plater. His charming script, filled with wit and a love for jazz, is perfect for those who appreciate clever dialogues and character-driven stories. This makes exploring other works by Alan Plater fascinating for fans of the series.
Delving into Alan Plater's literary world can offer similar delightful experiences. While The Beiderbecke Affair isn’t based on a book, Plater has written numerous plays and screenplays that embrace similar themes and styles. Discovering these works allows you to explore a broader context of his storytelling ability, revealing the subtle humor and intricate character dynamics that make his writing timeless.
The Beiderbecke Affair inspired from
Not sourced from a book; it is an original screenplay.
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