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Screen Two•Season 5•Episode 6

Virtuoso

7.9/10 · 17 votesFeb 12, 1989

Ranked #3 of 9 in Season 5•+0.4 vs season avg

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In 1962, the young pianist, John Ogdon wins international success in Moscow and embarks on a whirlwind career. Ten years later, he suffers the onset of mental illness that threatens to destroy his playing, marriage and sanity.

Directed byTony Smith

Written byWilliam Humble, Brenda Lucas

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Seasons15

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Season 5 Episodes12

Death of a Son

Angel Voices

Flying in the Branches

Words of Love

Leaving

Virtuoso

The Picnic

The Firm

Here Is the News

Ice Dance

Sitting Targets

Defrosting the Fridge

Crew4

William Humble

Writer

Tony Smith

Director

Brenda Lucas

Writer

Philip Hinchcliffe

Producer

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Episode Summary

"Virtuoso" is episode 6 of Screen Two season 5. It scored 7.9/10 from 17 votes, ranking #3 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Tony Smith and written by William Humble, Brenda Lucas, it aired on February 12, 1989.

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