Alfred Hitchcock Presents

After being assaulted by an unidentified assailant, a woman finds herself under intense scrutiny. Both her husband and the police exert relentless pressure on her to name a suspect, despite her own uncertainty about the attacker’s identity and the fear of repercussions.

The episode titled You Can’t Be a Little Girl All Your Life is a programme presented in a single‑episode format. It falls within the drama genre and is catalogued simply as a programme rather than a series or film. The story centres on a woman who has been assaulted by an unidentified attacker. Following the attack, she finds herself under intense pressure from both her husband and the police, each urging her to name a possible suspect. The husband’s insistence adds a personal dimension to the strain she feels, while the police’s demand reflects the official need for information to move forward. Both parties expect her to identify someone, putting her in a position where she must decide whether to comply with their requests or maintain her silence. The episode therefore concentrates on the conflict between the victim’s right to privacy and the external forces pressing her for answers. It highlights how the combined pressure from a close partner and law enforcement can create a fraught environment for someone already coping with the aftermath of a violent act.