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Play for Today

A dramatic film that intertwines past and present through a trilogy of plays, showcasing the lives of Orkney islanders.

Main Cast

Maurice RoëvesMaurice RoëvesBill
Claire NielsonClaire NielsonIngi
Gerry SlevinGerry SlevinPeter of Two Waters
Terry CaversTerry CaversAnna of Two Waters
Harry JonesHarry JonesFactor
Paul KermackPaul KermackSinclair
David MowatDavid MowatJeremiah of Whalerest
Joan FitzpatrickJoan FitzpatrickJessie of Topmast
Phil McCallPhil McCallMissionary
Stuart MungallStuart MungallFlaws
James CopelandJames CopelandSabiston
Jean Taylor SmithJean Taylor SmithBella Jean Bews
Willie JossWillie JossHalcro
Walter CarrWalter CarrSnelly
Helena GloagHelena GloagHeather
Allan CraigAllan CraigWill
Mary McCuskerMary McCuskerPeterina
Hannah GordonHannah GordonCelia
Fulton MackayFulton MackayThomas
Roddy McMillanRoddy McMillanSnoddy
Donald DouglasDonald DouglasRonald
Robert JamesRobert JamesSpence
Andrew DownieAndrew DownieDr Wilson
Douglas MilvainDouglas MilvainThe Minister
Joseph BradyJoseph BradyDrew
Keith AndersonKeith AndersonMagnus
Harry WalkerHarry WalkerBill McIsaac
Tom WatsonTom WatsonFlett

Creators

James MacTaggartJames MacTaggartDirector
John McGrathJohn McGrathWriter
George Mackay BrownGeorge Mackay BrownStory

Info about Play for Today

Studio(s): British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Originally Released: United States, May 13, 1971

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Horror, Mystery

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