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Tales of the Unexpected

The Facts of Life (Season 9, Episode 5)
TV-14
TV Episode | Comedy, Drama, Horror

Young Nicholas Lillie has led a sheltered rural existence, but when he does well in the county fencing competition he is selected to play in the championships in London, much against the wishes of his narrow-minded father. Along with his ...See moreYoung Nicholas Lillie has led a sheltered rural existence, but when he does well in the county fencing competition he is selected to play in the championships in London, much against the wishes of his narrow-minded father. Along with his fencing teacher and headmaster he goes to the big city but loses the contest to champion James Barron-Irvine, who admires his performance and takes him for a night on the town. Here he meets the lovely Zoe, who sees him as little more than a country innocent and ripe pickings. But he is not... Written by don @ minifie-1 See less
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Director
Writers
W. Somerset Maugham (story) | Noella Smith (dramatisation)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Ralph Forsdick (videotape)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 29, 1988

Release date
Jan 29, 1988 (United Kingdom)
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