Timeshift S4E6 — Live on the Night: The Story of Live TV Drama
7.5
Timeshift•Season 4•Episode 6

Live on the Night: The Story of Live TV Drama

7.5/10 · 8 votesOct 14, 200460 min

Ranked #1 of 2 in Season 4•+0.5 vs season avg

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In the days before editing ensured slick production values and blemish-free performances, TV drama was a live medium. Bill Nighy narrates a Time Shift retrospective on a time when things didn't always go to plan on screen.

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Episode Summary

"Live on the Night: The Story of Live TV Drama" is episode 6 of Timeshift season 4. It scored 7.5/10 from 8 votes, ranking #1 of 2 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on October 14, 2004.

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