TV series
NET Playhouse is an American dramatic television anthology series produced by National Educational Television. NET subsequently merged with WNDT Newark, New Jersey to form WNET and was superseded by the Public Broadcasting Service. American television anthology series of wide range of genres, from history and drama, to fantasy, and science fiction. Fiction novels, stories, stage plays, fairytales, and historic events are dramatized in each episode.
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NET Playhouse premiered October 7, 1966. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
NET Playhouse is an American dramatic television anthology series produced by National Educational Television. NET subsequently merged with WNDT Newark, New Jersey to form WNET and was superseded by the Public Broadcasting Service. American television anthology series of wide range of genres, from history and drama, to fantasy, and science fiction. Fiction novels, stories, stage plays, fairytales, and historic events are dramatized in each episode.
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Episode 1
A dramatization of Lady Murasaki's 11th-century saga. The novel etches the life of Prince Genji against the background of a sophisticated but decaying Imperial Court. Part 1 follows Genji through a love affair with his father's concubine.
Where to watch NET PlayhouseEpisode 13
Yorky is considered a troublemaker by the building site manager. When they sack him a strike is called but lost after the police intervene. He wants nationalise the building industry but forced to go the lump - tax free and off the books.
Directed by Jack Gold
Episode 17
Henry, a callow English youth, is rejected by Federika, the older and more sophisticated woman he has fallen in love with. She says, in effect, come back when you've grown up. Wounded but still hopeful, Henry decides to grow up by experiencing Europe, and he embarks on a hitchhiker's journey across the Continent in a determined quest for manhood
Directed by Brian ParkerWritten by Alan Seymour
Episode 30
In a totalitarian future society, Winston Smith, whose daily work is re-writing history, tries to rebel by falling in love.
Directed by Christopher MorahanWritten by George Orwell, Nigel Kneale
Episode 41
Guest stars Barry Jackson
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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