Fade Out (1970 film)
| "Fade Out (1970 film)" | |
|---|---|
| ITV Saturday Night Theatre episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 31 |
| Directed by | John Nelson-Burton |
| Written by | Leon Griffiths |
| Based on | play by David Watson |
| Original air date | April 11, 1970 |
Fade Out is a 1970 British television play by Leon Griffiths from the play by David Watson. It starred Stanley Baker. It was Harlech Television's first colour production.[1] (Baker helped establish Harlech.[2])
The Daily Telegraph called it "absorbing".[3] The Runcorn Guardian called it "an efficient, exciting and enjoyable production."[4]
Premise
A TV news executive gets a sensational story concerning a corrupt politician, only to find that his network bosses want to suppress it.
References
- ^ "Weekend highlights". Western Daily Press. 11 April 1970. p. 7.
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (28 December 2025). "Forgotten British Moguls: Stanley Baker". Filmink. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
- ^ "Neat drama of tv reporter and minister". The Daily Telegraph. 13 April 1970. p. 11.
- ^ "From wales". The Runcorn Guardian. 16 April 1970. p. 1.