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Dead of Night (1972–1972) — drama · horror · thriller on BBC Two
About Dead of Night
Dead of Night ended on December 17, 1972, on BBC Two. The series was a British anthology show that aired for a single season in 1972. Its seven episodes, each approximately 50 minutes long, included titles like "The Exorcism," "Return Flight," and "A Woman Sobbing," with only three episodes known to survive in the BBC's archives. An additional program produced by the same team, The Stone Tape, was intended to be the eighth episode but was not broadcast under the Dead of Night banner and remains in the archives.
Dead of Night was a drama, horror, and thriller series that was part of the BBC's exploration of supernatural fiction. It was created as an anthology, meaning each episode told a different story, often with eerie or supernatural themes. The series was produced in 1972 and is remembered for its atmospheric storytelling and contribution to British horror television.
The episodes each had a runtime of 50 minutes, making it a notable example of early 1970s British horror television.
Dead of Night episode schedule
7 aired
Aired · 7
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 17, 1972 | S1·E7 | A Woman Sobbing |
| December 10, 1972 | S1·E6 | Two in the Morning |
| December 3, 1972 | S1·E5 | Smith |
| November 26, 1972 | S1·E4 | Death Cancels All Debts |
| November 19, 1972 | S1·E3 | Bedtime |
| November 12, 1972 | S1·E2 | Return Flight |
| November 5, 1972 | S1·E1 | The Exorcism |