A Choice of Coward

Episode 01

Present Laughter

Aug 10, 1964 · 70 min

An aging and self-obsessed actor finds himself in a borderline farcical situation when he's besieged by the demands of his estranged wife, women who want to seduce him, and a crazed playwright.

Episode 02

Blithe Spirit

Aug 17, 1964 · 73 min

While holding a séance for skeptical novelist Charles Condomine, self-proclaimed 'spiritualist medium' Madame Arcati inadvertently summons the spirit of his deceased first wife Elvira, leading to an increasingly complex love triangle with Ruth, his current wife of five years.

Episode 03

The Vortex

Aug 24, 1964 · 71 min

In post-WWI England, talented young composer Nicky Lancaster must deal with his aging, socialite, drug addict mother Florence.

Episode 04

Design for Living

Aug 31, 1964 · 74 min

Independent Gilda is resigned fo a life of married tedium when Otto and Leo, having gotten past their jealousy, come to America and whisk Gilda away to live an exciting polyamorous life in Paris.