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  • Play for Today (1970–1984)
  • TV Series | 75 min | Comedy, Drama
Play for Today (1970–1984)
TV Series | 75 min | Comedy, Drama
BBC anthology series featuring original plays, theatrical and literary adaptations from 1970-1984. Over 300 episodes aired, each 50 mins to 1 hr 40 mins long. Some were later developed into series, like Rumpole of the Bailey.
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Seasons
14   |   13   |   12   |   11   |   10   |   9   |   8   |   7  | …   See all
Writers
Rhys Adrian | Jim Allen (by) (written by) | Jon Amiel (story by) | Beryl Bainbridge & 212 more
Production Designers
Richard Henry | Susan Spence | Derek Dodd | Stuart Walker & 97 more
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Status
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Updated Oct 15, 1970
Release date (First episode)
Oct 15, 1970 (United Kingdom)
Awards
16 wins & 16 nominations

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Cast

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50 cast members
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Fulton / Graham / Jack / Major / Major Lewis Rolfe / … See more Fulton / Graham / Jack / Major / Major Lewis Rolfe / Morris Shelman / Mr. Edmonds / Police Captain / Stanek / Vanek   See fewer
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The Madness of King George (1994)
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Andrew Saville / Batchelor / Father / Halliday / Prison Governor / … See more Andrew Saville / Batchelor / Father / Halliday / Prison Governor / Terry / Tom Browne / Watson   See fewer
8
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8
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7
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