Drama 61-67: Studio '64: The Crunch (Original screenplay for the 1964 television episode, Nigel Kneale's working copy)

Borehamwood: Associated Television, 1963. Draft script for Season 4 Episode 2 of the 1961-1967 television anthology series. Script incomplete, possibly as used, ending on page 55. Nigel Kneale's ownership name present at the top left corner of the title page in blue manuscript ink.

A deranged dictator plants a nuclear bomb in the London Embassy, demanding a massive ransom, although authorities suspect he will set off the bomb anyway. Originally aired on January 19, 1964, on BBC.

Noted Manx screenwriter Nigel Kneale is today best remembered for his work in television, particularly for the successful science fiction "Quatermass" series, (truncated) and also the Quatermass feature films. He was twice nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best British Screenplay, and penned several collections of short stories, one of which won the Somerset Maugham Award in 1950.

Tall self wrappers. Title page present, dated 1963, noted as production No. 2653, with credits for screenwriter Nigel Kneale, actors Harry Andrews, Maxwell Shaw, Hira Talfrey, and others. 56 leaves, with last page of text numbered 55. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Very Good plus, partially bound with a gold brad and a staple at the top left corner. (Inventory #: 162976)