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Bat Out of Hell (1966)

1966-11-26 · 50m · EN
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Bat Out of Hell is a British thriller television serial created by Francis Durbridge and originally aired on BBC Two from 26 November to 24 December 1966. The series followed two lovers, Diana Stewart and Mark Paxton, who are haunted by the voice of Diana's husband over the telephone after he is murdered by the couple. Inspector Clay, played by Dudley Foster, was the detective inspector who headed the police investigation.

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Alan BromlyDirector

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John ThawJohn ThawMark PaxtonSylvia SymsSylvia SymsDiana StewartDudley FosterDudley FosterInspector ClayJune EllisJune EllisThelma BowenEmrys JonesEmrys JonesWalter BownStanley MeadowsStanley MeadowsNed TallboyPatsy SmartPatsy SmartKitty TraceyClive GrahamClive GrahamSgt. BoothPaddy GlynnPaddy GlynnDiana ValescoNoel JohnsonNoel JohnsonGeoffrey StewartJune BlandJune BlandMrs HoustonAnn WindsorAnn WindsorMary Wayne

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Frequently asked questions about Bat Out of Hell

What is Bat Out of Hell about?

Bat Out of Hell is a British thriller television serial created by Francis Durbridge and originally aired on BBC Two from 26 November to 24 December 1966. The series followed two lovers, Diana Stewart and Mark Paxton, who are haunted by the voice of Diana's husband over the telephone after he is murdered by the couple. Inspector Clay, played by Dudley Foster, was the detective inspector who headed the police investigation.

How long is Bat Out of Hell?

Bat Out of Hell has a runtime of 50 minutes.