Not bad, Alan. 1984 (I googled it). It was made as a long film, and then edited into episodes to show as a series on German TV. However, and not many people know this, it was first shown in the UK as a movie in London. It was shown over two days, with the first day being (I think) 10 hours, and the second 8 hours. I was offered a free ticket, but politely declined.

I saw it later when it was serialised on TV though, and it was without doubt one of the best things I've ever seen on TV.

Apologies for my loutish behaviour in wandering off-topic.