"The Deep Blue Sea" | |
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Sunday Night Theatre episode | |
Episode no. | Series 5 Episode 3 |
Directed by | Julian Amyes |
Based on |
The Deep Blue Sea by Terence Rattigan |
Original air date | 17 January 1954 |
"The Deep Blue Sea" is a 1954 British TV play based on the play by Terence Rattigan starring Kenneth More, reprising his role on stage. [1] [2]
it was performed twice, first on 17 January 1954 and again on the 21st, as part of Sunday Night Theatre. [3]
The program was popular and seen by 11 million people. [4]
The Birmingham Mail called it "one of those rare productions that are utterly sure of themselves." [5] The Evening Standard called it "sensitive and efficient." [6] The Evening Standard said "it is difficult to find words to praise it enough." [7]
More later played the role again in a 1955 film version. [2] He was happier with this version of the play than the feature film version. [8]