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Screen Two•Season 11•Episode 5

The Absence of War

7.0/10 · 77 votesMay 18, 199591 min

Ranked #4 of 7 in Season 11•−0.1 vs season avg

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Political drama written by David Hare and starring John Thaw. Labour leader George Jones battles with his party on the campaign trail of a general election.

Directed byRichard Eyre

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Seasons15

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Season 11 Episodes9

A Very Open Prison

Life After Life

Persuasion

Crazy for a Kiss

The Absence of War

Mrs. Hartley and the Growth Centre

Black Easter

Bliss

Nervous Energy

Crew3

Richard Hartley

Original Music Composer

David Hare

Screenplay

Richard Eyre

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Absence of War" is episode 5 of Screen Two season 11. It scored 7.0/10 from 77 votes, ranking #4 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Richard Eyre, it aired on May 18, 1995.

Next: E6 · Mrs. Hartley and the Growth Centre Best of Season 11