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Play for Today

A British television anthology drama series was broadcast on BBC1 from 1970 to 1984.

The British television anthology drama series aired on BBC1 from 1970 to 1984, featuring over 300 original plays, stage adaptations, and novel adaptations, ranging from 50 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes in length.

Episodes:

Episode 2 The Right Prospectus

2. The Right Prospectus

Aired: Oct 22, 1970

Parents embark on a journey to find the perfect school, driven by their own a...

Episode 3 The Lie

3. The Lie

Aired: Oct 29, 1970

A seemingly idyllic suburban couple is bound by a toxic relationship, conceal...

Episode 4 Angels Are So Few

4. Angels Are So Few

Aired: Nov 5, 1970

Cynthia's life is turned upside down by a mysterious stranger, forcing her to...

Episode 5 The Write-Off

5. The Write-Off

Aired: Nov 12, 1970

A sudden job loss sets off a chain reaction, as the individual struggles to c...

Episode 7 A Distant Thunder

7. A Distant Thunder

Aired: Nov 26, 1970

A knight's joyous celebration is abruptly disrupted by a mysterious figure wh...

Episode 8 Hearts and Flowers

8. Hearts and Flowers

Aired: Dec 3, 1970

A TV personality and his architect sibling pay their respects at their father...

Episode 9 Robin Redbreast

9. Robin Redbreast

Aired: Dec 10, 1970

A woman seeking refuge from heartache finds unexpected comfort in the company...

Episode 11 Alma Mater

11. Alma Mater

Aired: Jan 7, 1971

A diplomat returns to his alma mater, where he's enveloped in nostalgia, but ...

Episode 12 Circle Line

12. Circle Line

Aired: Jan 14, 1971

A student's disillusioned perspective clashes with his landlady's unshakeable...

Episode 13 Hell's Angel

13. Hell's Angel

Aired: Jan 21, 1971

A teenager's adoption brings a fresh start, but his ties to a biker gang thre...

Episode 14 The Piano

14. The Piano

Aired: Jan 28, 1971

The piano, a treasured family heirloom, becomes a source of tension for an el...

Episode 15 Billy's Last Stand

15. Billy's Last Stand

Aired: Feb 4, 1971

In the next episode, a sly coal miner forms a ruthless partnership, sparking ...

Episode 16 The Rainbirds

16. The Rainbirds

Aired: Feb 11, 1971

As a result of a harrowing fall from a window, a man finds himself in a coma,...

Episode 17 Reddick

17. Reddick

Aired: Feb 18, 1971

A shocking scandal unfolds as accusations of Reverend Reddick's mistreatment ...

Episode 18 The Fox Trot

18. The Fox Trot

Aired: Apr 29, 1971

A woman's life is turned upside down when her estranged husband suddenly retu...

Episode 20 Orkney

20. Orkney

Aired: May 13, 1971

The next episode delves into the lives of Orkney islanders, weaving together ...

Episode 21 The Rank and File

21. The Rank and File

Aired: May 20, 1971

The factory workers, frustrated with the growing pay gap, seek help from thei...

Episode 23 Everybody Say Cheese

23. Everybody Say Cheese

Aired: Jun 3, 1971

A heart-wrenching examination of a crumbling partnership unfolds through a se...

Main Cast

Info about Play for Today

Seasons: 14

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Horror, Mystery