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Play for Today

Against the backdrop of Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee, a single mother faces the struggles of poverty and disability as she navigates the challenges of government welfare cuts.

Main Cast

Christine HargreavesChristine HargreavesPauline
Bernard HillBernard HillSullivan
Peter KerriganPeter KerriganPeter
Paula McDonaghPaula McDonaghPaula
Gary ToddGary ToddGary
Grace AllenGrace AllenGrace
Dawn BoothDawn BoothBaby Dawn
Angela CatherallAngela CatherallJackie
Gertie AlmondGertie AlmondGertie
Elaine LindsayElaine LindsayMrs Johnson
Bernard AthaBernard AthaCouncillor Conway
Fred PearsonFred PearsonDirector of Social Services
Ina CloughIna CloughDeputy Director of Social Services
Donald GeeDonald GeeDr Whitehead
Roger SlomanRoger SlomanPresenting Officer at Tribunal
Lesley NightingaleLesley NightingaleAsst Supervisor at Home
Ann ArisAnn ArisTribunal Committee
Ken RoseKen RoseJubilee Committee
Gwen HarrisGwen HarrisJubilee Committee
Johnny AllanJohnny AllanPlanning Committee Chair
Anthony DuttonAnthony DuttonEducation Committee Chair
Peter EllisPeter EllisLeft Wing Councillor
David HattonDavid HattonDHSS Clerk
Joan PetersJoan PetersSocial Services Committee
Fred GauntFred GauntSocial Services Committee
Phil KernotPhil KernotBailiff
Ted CarrollTed CarrollWorkman
Bill MooresBill MooresLocal in Pub
Mick MillerMick MillerPoliceman

Creators

Roland JofféRoland JofféDirector
Jim AllenJim AllenWriter

Info about Play for Today

Studio(s): BBC

Originally Released: United States, Jan 24, 1978

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Horror, Mystery

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