Armchair Thriller

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Armchair Thriller was a British television program on ITV first broadcast in two series in 1978 and 1980. The series was based on the Armchair Theatre format with scripts based on published novels and stories. Though not properly a horror series it included several supernatural elements, and included one of the most terrifying title sequences of any British TV program -- a red, maniacal face looming over an armchair. Armchair Thriller was produced by Thames Television though included serials made by other ITV companies. The format was of a twice weekly 30 minute episode usually screened on a Tuesday or Thursday at 8.30 - 9pm.

Amongst the first series was the story Quiet as a Nun. Starring Maria Aitken is introduced the character Jemima Shore to television who was later spun off into her own ITV series. Other actors to appear included Ian McKellen.

As of May 2008, Network have released four of the stories on DVD.