Two-hander explained

Two-hander should not be confused with Two-handed (disambiguation).

A two-hander is a play, film, or television programme with only two main characters.^[1] The two characters in question often display differences in social standing or experiences, differences that are explored and possibly overcome as the story unfolds.^{[2] [3]} Instances of two-handers may include theatre, film, television episodes, television series, and radio.

Radio

• The Bickersons
• Ethel and Albert consisted mostly of two-handers.
• John Finnemore's Double Acts
• Vic and Sade

Television series

• Dinner for One (1963)
• Un gars, une fille (1997)
• Head Case (2007)
• Web Therapy (2008)
• In Treatment (2008)
• Roger & Val Have Just Got In (2010)

Opera

• Love Counts (2005)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Slanguage Dictionary Results - Two-hander . Variety . 2008-06-19.
2. News: Crouching Duck, Hidden Draper: Mad Men Season 4, Episode 7. Wolcott. James. 6 September 2010. Vanity Fair. 7 September 2010.
3. https://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/09/29/arts/20100930_Penn_slideshow-5.html Caption for still from William Gibson’s play "Two for the Seesaw."