What Is Brimstone and Treacle?

Brimstone and Treacle is a 1976 BBC television play

by Dennis Potter. Originally intended for broadcast as an episode of the series Play for Today, it remained untransmitted until 1987. The play was made into a film version (released in 1982) co-starring Sting. Both versions also star Denholm Elliott.

What does Brimstone and Treacle taste like?

Treacle tart has a consistency similar to pecan pie without the pecans. It is a little less gelatinous, slightly stickier, and very very sweet. It is usually served warm with whipped cream, or ice cream. Brimstone is a sulphur ore from which pure sulphur is refined.

Why was Brimstone and Treacle banned?

This movie was made first as Brimstone and Treacle (1976) by BBC1 as part of their "Play for Today" series, but the movie was banned and withdrawn from being broadcast because of a rape scene. The television play was eventually first broadcast in 1987. ... While making the movie, Sting had an accident injuring his arm.