United Kingdom / Apr 06, 1976
1h 4min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Martin Ellis (Alan Dobie) is a blocked screenwriter who invites Helen, an actress (Kika Markham), to a hotel in central London to discuss an idea for a play he is writing with her in mind. As they discuss the play, Martin discovers that a businessman and an escort named Carol are sat at a nearby table and appear to be speaking lines from the as yet unwritten piece. Martin becomes anxious at what will eventually become of the girl, already knowing that the play will not have a happy resolution
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Joyce | Barman |
| Stanley Lebor | Waiter |
| Sarah Nash | Receptionist |
| Colin Prockter | Porter |
| Ian Munro | Security guard |
Genres
DramaThrillerTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Double Dare |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | BBC |
| Release date | 6 aprile 1976 |
| Production | Kenith Trodd |
| Writer | Dennis Potter |
| Assistant directors | John Mackenzie |
Release dates
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