The Misanthrope
BBC Play of the Month - Season 16
A satire of the hypocrisies of French aristocratic society, but also engages a more serious tone when pointing out the flaws that afflict all humans.
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Season 16
Episodes
Dangerous Corner
An unexpected suicide prompts much speculation about honesty and theft.
The Gay Lord Quex
A reformed philanderer attempts to embark on monogamy.
The Misanthrope
A satire of the hypocrisies of French aristocratic society, but also engages a more serious tone when pointing out the flaws that afflict all humans.
Infidelities
An exploration of love, infidelity, and social class through the story of Silvia and her lover Arlequin, who are separated and tempted by a prince and a lady of the court, respectively.
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