This highly-regarded Thames anthology from the 1980s presented a diverse range of high-quality single dramas that would serve as pilots for possible future series. Among these screenplays were many notable successes: these included Woodentop, which introduced The Bill's much-loved characters PC Carver and WPC Ackland; Lytton's Diary, both written by and starring Peter Bowles; and linked screenplays The Traitor and A Question of Commitment, featuring Alec McCowen in the role of master spycatcher Mr Palfrey (later seen in Mr Palfrey of Westminster). Inspector Ghote Moves In - Starring Alfred Burke and Tony Doyle Judgement Day - Starring Carol Royle and Tony Steedman Secrets - Starring John Castle and Barbara Kellerman Woodentop - Starring Mark Wingett and Gary Olsen The Traitor - Starring Alec McCowen and Tim Pigott-Smith Lytton's Diary - Starring Peter Bowles and Frances Tomelty King and Castle - Starring Nigel Planer and Derek Martin Ladies in Charge - Starring Carol Royle and Amanda Root Thank You Miss Jones - Starring Susie Blake and Patrick Barlow Making News - Starring Bill Nighy and Celia Imrie Snakes and Ladders - Starring Peter Blake and Duncan Preston A Question of Commitment - Starring Clive Wood and Donald Burton Hunted Down - Starring Alec McCowen and Stephen Moore Special Feature: Singles' Night starring Robin Nedwell. Originally produced as a Storyboard edition, this play was ultimately transmitted outside the series banner.