Play for Today

1970    75mDrama, Comedy,
7.86.3
BBC anthology series featuring original plays, theatrical and literary adaptations. Over 300 episodes of varying lengths aired from 1970-1984, with some later developed into series, including Rumpole of the Bailey and Gangsters.

Where to Watch Play for Today

14 Seasons

  • Season 1
    Season 124 Episodes
  • Season 2
    Season 219 Episodes
  • Season 3
    Season 328 Episodes
  • Season 4
    Season 422 Episodes
  • Season 5
    Season 522 Episodes
  • Season 6
    Season 625 Episodes
  • Season 7
    Season 719 Episodes
  • Season 8
    Season 818 Episodes
  • Season 9
    Season 921 Episodes
  • Season 10
    Season 1028 Episodes
  • Season 11
    Season 1127 Episodes
  • Season 12
    Season 1222 Episodes
  • Season 13
    Season 1318 Episodes
  • Season 14
    Season 1421 Episodes
  • Specials
    Specials6 Episodes

Cast of Play for Today

  • Nigel HawthorneGraham
  • Liz SmithMrs. Thornley
  • Bernard HillBernard Blincoe
  • Malcolm TerrisMr. Dowdeswell
  • Alison SteadmanNonie
  • June BrownHilda
  • Colin JeavonsDonald Duck
  • Tony CaunterAlderman
  • Colin DouglasUncle Ernest
  • Julian CurryHooper
  • Gwyneth StrongAnne
  • Graham AshleyJim Platt
  • John BirdRaymond
  • Patrick TroughtonVictor Marsden
  • Phil DavisPost Office Clerk
  • Albert MosesGaoler
  • Rosalind AyresRita
  • Trevor PeacockSgt-Major Pusey
  • Dave HillMaurice
  • Elizabeth SpriggsOlive James

 

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