

1976–1976 · ITV1 · Ended
Bouquet of Barbed Wire and Another Bouquet were two of the most shocking and controversial series of the 1970s. Both focus on the sexual tensions and jealousies that destroy a wealthy, middle-class family. The series' notoriety from their main theme: the fallout from a father's incestuous infatuation with his own daughter. They also provoked controversy because of their graphic depiction of other dark aspects of sexuality.
Friday at 20:00 (Europe/London)
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Last aired
S01E07 · Leave-Taking
1976-02-13
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Home-coming
1976-01-09 · 60 min
Introductions
1976-01-16 · 60 min
Diversions
1976-01-23 · 60 min
Festivities
1976-01-30 · 60 min
Repercussions
1976-02-06 · 60 min
Premonitions
1976-02-13 · 60 min
Leave-Taking
1976-02-13 · 60 min
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