Late Night Line-Up
Late Night Line-Up

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Late Night Line-Up

1972
TV Show
Returning Series
9 Seasons
English

Late Night Line-Up was a pioneering British television discussion programme broadcast on BBC2 between 1964 and 1972. Late Night Line-Up returned for a special one-off edition on BBC Parliament in 2008.

Insights

Director: Varies (Various directors for different segments)Genres: Anthology, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Late Night Line-Up was an anthology television series that presented a collection of science fiction and horror short films. Each episode typically featured one or more standalone stories, often with twist endings, exploring themes of the supernatural, futuristic concepts, and psychological thrillers. The series aimed to deliver suspense and chills to late-night viewers.

Critical Reception

As an anthology series from 1968 that compiled existing short films, critical reception was largely focused on the individual segments rather than the overarching show. Contemporary reviews often highlighted the varying quality of the short films presented. Some were praised for their innovative storytelling and unsettling atmosphere, while others were criticized for dated special effects or predictable plots. Its success was more in its niche appeal to fans of genre television.

What Reviewers Say

  • Varied quality of the anthology segments.

  • Praised for its inclusion of unsettling and suspenseful short films.

  • Some segments were seen as dated but effective for their time.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for "Late Night Line-Up (1968)" is not readily available due to its archival nature and the limited digital footprint of television from that era.

Fun Fact

Many of the short films featured in "Late Night Line-Up" were originally produced in various countries and then compiled for broadcast, leading to a diverse range of filmmaking styles and thematic explorations within the series.

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