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Play for Today

Jimmy's life spirals out of control as he struggles to cope with his mother's dramatic change and the challenges of adapting to a new stepfather and stepbrother following his father's passing.

Main Cast

Coral AtkinsCoral AtkinsJean
Carol HarrisonCarol HarrisonVera
Helen KeatingHelen KeatingVi
Frederick RadleyFrederick RadleyGrandad
Betty HardyBetty HardyGrandma
John FowlerJohn FowlerJimmy
Alexis WalkerAlexis WalkerJane
Kellie ByrneKellie ByrneClare
George InnesGeorge InnesAlfie
Maurice O'ConnellMaurice O'ConnellFirst policeman at Southend
Emrys LeyshonEmrys LeyshonPolice doctor
Peter-Hugo DalyPeter-Hugo DalyKevin
Stuart WildeStuart WildeBilly
Michael StaintonMichael StaintonTom
John DearthJohn DearthTramp
Stewart HarwoodStewart HarwoodPoliceman at lorry yard
John BryansJohn BryansMagistrate
Gary McDermottGary McDermottPoliceman in probation office
Michael WatkinsMichael WatkinsPoliceman at accident

Creators

Brian FarnhamBrian FarnhamDirector
Barrie KeeffeBarrie KeeffeWriter

Info about Play for Today

Studio(s): British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Originally Released: United States, Nov 15, 1977

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Horror, Mystery

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