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Play for Today

A preteen takes on the daunting task of caring for her younger siblings after her father's sudden departure, struggling to balance her own adolescence with the weight of responsibility.

Main Cast

Margaret KellyMargaret KellyKatie
Anna ManahanAnna ManahanMaggie Donoghue
Derry PowerDerry PowerKing Donoghue
Marcella O'RiordanMarcella O'RiordanMrs. Collins
Donal McCannDonal McCannBig Jim Collins
Barry McGovernBarry McGovernSean
Arthur O'SullivanArthur O'SullivanDockside pub landlord
John WelshJohn WelshCommittee chairman
Philip O'FlynnPhilip O'FlynnDoctor
Des NealonDes NealonRiley
Frank MeliaFrank MeliaTraveller
Tom HickeyTom HickeyPub manager
Peadar LambPeadar LambPolice sergeant
Pat AbernethyPat AbernethyPolice constable
Sheila O'SullivanSheila O'SullivanNursing sister
Johnny MurphyJohnny MurphyKevin Collins
Lise Ann McLaughlinLise Ann McLaughlinMary Collins

Creators

Barry DavisBarry DavisDirector
Ian CullenIan CullenWriter
John NortonJohn NortonWriter

Info about Play for Today

Studio(s): RTÉ, BBC

Originally Released: United States, Dec 13, 1979

Production Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Horror, Mystery

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