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Dramarama
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The Purple People Eater

  • Episode aired Jul 16, 1984
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Dramarama (1983)
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  • Director
    • Diarmuid Lawrence
  • Writer
    • Harry Duffin
  • Stars
    • John Barr
    • Nick Berry
    • Ivor Danvers
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      • Harry Duffin
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      • Nick Berry
      • Ivor Danvers
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    Oddly Memorable

    For some reason this sticks in my mind, though I thought it was earlier than '84.

    The plot revolves around a young band and a supposed producer but con-man who is rumbled by his lack of knowledge of the titular song.

    The episode stays vaguely in my mind after all this time- quite a feat given that the mid 80s was the last time it was ever shown. So It has to be a commendation of sorts.

    Dramarama was a pretty unique 'Play For Today' style anthology for children and teens and wasn't afraid to tackle mature or unsettling plots.

    It's a uniquely British style Children's TV show which sadly is long now extinct, and has been culturally displaced by the 'Nickleodeon' Culture.

    Pity.

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