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301 views 20 hours ago. Short filler that ran on CBC back in the day. Any info on this one greatly appreciated. Obviously its not from '88 but that is when this was recorded. ...more. Short...
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The Vision is a British television film which had its first showing on 9 January 1988 on BBC1. The film was written by William Nicholson and directed by Norman Stone. It starred Dirk Bogarde, Lee Remick and Helena Bonham Carter. It was episode 1 of the fourth series of Screen Two.
The script is sharp and clever, as you would expect from William Nicholson, who also penned Shadowlands. Although some aspects of the production look rather dated, it sometimes feels as if Nicholson must have had a crystal ball while writing – many points remain pertinent today. 8/10. ‘The Vision’ is available on DVD through Network.
Former TV personality James Marriner is approached to host a new satellite TV venture, the People Channel. But he soon begins to feel that something sinister lurks behind the channel's friendly image. Show full synopsis. 'The Vision' is a genuine curiosity and, thanks to the creative talent assembled on both sides of the camera, a beguiling one ...
Tim Kruydenberg Editing. Critics reviews. Former TV personality James Marriner is surprised when he is approached by ice-cool executive Grace Gardner to be the host of a new satellite TV channel. Marriner soon discovers that Gardner has more sinister intentions.
