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Play for Today

The political dynamics of a small town are upended as a conservative movement surprisingly gains momentum, causing apprehension among established parties.

A play that explores the rise of British fascism in the 1960s and 1970s, set against the backdrop of industrial unrest and social change. The story follows the lives of several characters, including a former colonial officer, a businessman, and a shop steward, as they navigate the complexities of politics and identity. The play critiques the notion that organized fascism represents the voice of the dispossessed petit-bourgeois, instead revealing the movement's true motivations and contradictions.

Info about Play for Today

Studio(s): British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Jan 31, 1978

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Horror, Mystery