Paul Ableman

A Killing on the Exchange is a six-part 1987 British crime drama serial produced by Anglia Television for ITV. The plot focuses on the murder of London merchant banker Charles Makepeace, amidst a corporate takeover battle. The investigation, led by DS Lance Thorne, uncovers a web of suspects, including the victim's wife, mistress, and colleagues, all with potential motives related to the merger and personal conflicts.

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A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name guest stars.

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Two university students, one a physiologist, the other an economist, have been sharing an apartment, but now one of them is about to depart for work abroad. They also share an enthusiasm for game-playing, and the most active communication between them is expressed through hilarious fantasy-like skits, replete with outlandish accents and parodied characterizations. The departing roommate also has a sometime mistress, a boozy older woman named Julia, whom he would like to bequeath to his friend.

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Anthology series of dramatic works.

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An anthology series of television plays which aired on BBC1 from October 1964 to May 1970. The plays were usually written for television, although adaptations from other sources also featured.

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