Name: The Befrienders
Genre: Drama
Released: 1972-02-19
Cast: Megs Jenkins, Michael Culver, Peter Armitage

Like 'Sanctuary' before it, this was part of the new wave of socially aware dramas that was spawned from 'Cathy Come Home'. The Befrienders concerned the work of The Samaritans  and the dramas that unfolded from from the desperate  phone calls. Megs Jenkins whos acting talents were previously confined to mostly bit parts is in the lead here and lets rip carrying the series along with enjoyable dramas.

The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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