Shades of Greene

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Shades of Greene is a British television series based on short stories written by the author Graham Greene. The series began in 1975, with each hour-long episode featuring a dramatisation of one of Greene's stories, many of which dealt with issues such as guilt and the Catholic faith, as well as looking at life in general. Actors to have appeared in the series include John Gielgud, Leo McKern, Virginia McKenna, Paul Scofield, and Roy Kinnear. The series began on 9 September 1975 and ran for two seasons.

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Cast

Denholm Elliott The Author, William Wilditch

Shane Briant Lucas

Neville Phillips Customs officer, Waiter

Harry Andrews Greeves

Ian Hendry The Man

Elizabeth Sellars Marie

Royce Mills The Fiancé

Niall MacGinnis The Professor

Elaine Stritch Patience

Celia Bannerman The Girl

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