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Series · 1969–1969Ended

Male of the Species

4.7·1 season·3 episodes·28 min avg.·United Kingdom

Never trust a man whoever he is. This is the bitter lesson learned by Mary MacNeil in her relationships with three different men: her father, a mendacious womaniser; a smooth-talking office flirt, Cornelius; and an ageing barrister, Emlyn, who is enchanted by Mary's youthful vitality and charm. Only one of these men will win her heart in the end... Featuring rare television performances from Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Paul Scofield, this trilogy of plays forms a dramatic and controversial study in male behaviour. Differs slightly from the omnibus version that aired 3 Jan 1969 on NBC (US).

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MacNeilUp next
Feb 1, 1969

Carpenter and widower MacNeil takes a blunt approach in making advances to lady executive Miss Saville who works in the same firm as himself. His belief in his instincts regarding women is contradicted by his daughter Mary, who knows him better than he thinks.

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Cornelius
Feb 8, 1969

Mary must deal with the smooth charm of playboy Cornelius, who becomes besotted with her.

03
Emlyn
Feb 15, 1969

Mary MacNeil drifts into a complex relationship with a Welsh barrister.

Cast

2 credited
Laurence Olivier
Self - Presenter
Anna Calder-Marshall
Mary MacNeil

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