Play for Today (1970–1984)

Stars:

Nigel Hawthorne, Alison Steadman, Tony Caunter

16 wins & 16 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Nigel Hawthorne	...	Fulton (9 episodes, 1971-1981)
Alison Steadman	...	Beverly (8 episodes, 1973-1981)
Tony Caunter	...	Alderman (8 episodes, 1972-1981)
David Daker	...	Andy Saville (8 episodes, 1975-1984)
Liz Smith	...	Elfie (7 episodes, 1973-1980)
Patricia Lawrence	...	Joan (7 episodes, 1970-1987)
Bernard Hill	...	Bernard Blincoe (7 episodes, 1973-1981)
Tony Doyle	...	Blake (7 episodes, 1975-1984)
Eamonn Boyce	...	Detective Constable (7 episodes, 1971-1981)
Christine Hargreaves	...	Cynthia Nicholls (6 episodes, 1970-1981)
Brian Glover	...	Art (6 episodes, 1971-1980)
June Watson	...	Matron (6 episodes, 1970-1979)
Joe Belcher	...	Arthur (6 episodes, 1974-1982)
Malcolm Terris	...	Client (6 episodes, 1971-1983)
Bill Paterson	...	7:84 Company - McChuckemup (6 episodes, 1974-1983)
Paul Copley	...	Andy (6 episodes, 1973-1981)
Rosemary Martin	...	Alison (5 episodes, 1973-1982)
Alan Webb	...	Grandfather (5 episodes, 1971-1981)
Philip Jackson	...	Colin Pasmore (5 episodes, 1971-1980)
John Barrett	...	Ben Packman (5 episodes, 1970-1980)
Ken Hutchison	...	Dancer Dunnichy (5 episodes, 1970-1980)
Roger Booth	...	Father George (5 episodes, 1972-1982)
Carol MacReady	...	ATS Sergeant (5 episodes, 1973-1980)
Roger Hammond	...	Doctor (5 episodes, 1971-1980)
Eileen McCallum	...	At the Garage (5 episodes, 1972-1979)
Bert Palmer	...	Bricklayer (5 episodes, 1970-1975)
Jeanne Doree	...	Joan (5 episodes, 1974-1982)
Jack Shepherd	...	Dr. Pearce (5 episodes, 1974-1981)
Colin Douglas	...	Father (5 episodes, 1974-1982)
Dave Hill	...	Gerry Broadbent (5 episodes, 1973-1982)
Bernard Gallagher	...	Faulkner (5 episodes, 1973-1984)
Julian Curry	...	Bill Rochester (5 episodes, 1975-1981)
James Hazeldine	...	Alf (5 episodes, 1970-1982)
Clifford Kershaw	...	Billy (5 episodes, 1973-1977)
Stanley Lebor	...	Derek (5 episodes, 1971-1984)
Anne Dyson	...	Granny (5 episodes, 1972-1980)
Pauline Quirke	...	Ann (5 episodes, 1974-1982)
Linda Beckett	...	Client's Wife (5 episodes, 1973-1982)
Helena McCarthy	...	Barmaid (5 episodes, 1974-1982)
Anthony Langdon	...	Jock (5 episodes, 1973-1984)
Philip Davis	...	2nd Youth (5 episodes, 1977-1980)
Joan Fitzpatrick	...	Auntie Jessie (5 episodes, 1971-1980)
Keith Marsh	...	Bookmaker (5 episodes, 1971-1980)
Elizabeth Bell	...	Barbara (5 episodes, 1973-1984)
Peter Russell	...	Councillor (5 episodes, 1974-1982)
Colin Jeavons	...	Dennis Turner (5 episodes, 1971-1983)
Rosalind Ayres	...	Annabel (5 episodes, 1972-1981)
Benjamin Whitrow	...	House Master (5 episodes, 1975-1981)
Paul Young	...	Chas Airlie (5 episodes, 1974-1979)
Phil McCall	...	Electricity man (5 episodes, 1971-1979)
Derek Lord	...	B Special Sergeant (5 episodes, 1972-1984)
Robert Putt	...	Caretaker (5 episodes, 1974-1984)
James Greene	...	Clergyman (5 episodes, 1972-1987)
Pat Wallis	...	Barmaid (5 episodes, 1973-1982)
Oliver Maguire	...	Detective (5 episodes, 1972-1984)
June Brown	...	Brenda (5 episodes, 1971-1981)
Mary Riggans	...	Betsie Hawkins (5 episodes, 1972-1982)
Linda Robson	...	Ann (5 episodes, 1975-1980)
Frances Tomelty	...	Monagh (5 episodes, 1971-1982)
Don Henderson	...	Eddie (5 episodes, 1975-1983)
Susan Littler	...	Carol McLain (4 episodes, 1974-1981)
Georgina Hale	...	Fran (4 episodes, 1973-1975)
Ray Mort	...	Abe (4 episodes, 1972-1980)
John Bird	...	Captain Wigmore (4 episodes, 1979-1983)
Deborah Norton	...	Dr. Rose Dane (4 episodes, 1976-1981)
Peter Jeffrey	...	Canon Caper (4 episodes, 1971-1978)
Allan Surtees	...	Arthur Rothwell (4 episodes, 1975-1981)
Clive Merrison	...	'Junius' (4 episodes, 1977-1983)
Freddie Fletcher	...	Bernie (4 episodes, 1973-1978)
Geoffrey Palmer	...	Chief Superintendent (4 episodes, 1971-1976)
Elizabeth Spriggs	...	Alice Duckworth (4 episodes, 1974-1982)
Simon Cadell	...	Dr. Nethersole (4 episodes, 1975-1980)
Marjorie Yates	...	Audrey (4 episodes, 1972-1980)
Tony Melody	...	Detective (4 episodes, 1972-1980)
Jean Leppard	...	Amy (4 episodes, 1973-1980)
Queenie Watts	...	Connie (4 episodes, 1970-1980)
Elaine Donnelly	...	Christine Durham (4 episodes, 1970-1981)
George Malpas	...	Bill (4 episodes, 1974-1979)
Madge Hindle	...	Jean (4 episodes, 1973-1983)
Hugh Thomas	...	Castle (4 episodes, 1974-1982)
Paul Shane	...	Clerk (4 episodes, 1975-1980)
John Comer	...	Billy Crane (4 episodes, 1972-1974)
Duggie Brown	...	Geoff Carter (4 episodes, 1971-1977)
Annie Hayes	...	Liz (4 episodes, 1978-1980)
Ted Beyer	...	Harry (4 episodes, 1977-1982)
Stan Richards	...	Albert (4 episodes, 1977-1980)
Maryann Turner	...	Caroline Jennings (4 episodes, 1970-1979)
Eileen Helsby	...	2nd Lady (4 episodes, 1971-1981)
Alan Foss	...	Desk sergeant (4 episodes, 1970-1978)
Victor Langley	...	Member of public (4 episodes, 1971-1975)
Bernard Atha	...	Councillor Conway (4 episodes, 1971-1978)
Elizabeth Dawn	...	Canteen Lady (4 episodes, 1973-1975)
George Belbin	...	Chairman, at Public Hearing (4 episodes, 1971-1972)
Colin Welland	...	Chief Constable James McBride (4 episodes, 1975-1981)
Thora Hird	...	Aunty Kitty (4 episodes, 1971-1982)
Michael Kitchen	...	Alan (4 episodes, 1971-1987)
Zena Walker	...	Dr. Barbara Moore (4 episodes, 1973-1980)
David Hargreaves	...	David (4 episodes, 1972-1980)
Ian Hogg	...	Arne (4 episodes, 1974-1984)
Ainé Gorman	...	Maureen (4 episodes, 1982-1984)
George A. Cooper	...	Alfred Budd MP (4 episodes, 1970-1972)
Herbert Norville	...	Elwyn (4 episodes, 1975-1983)
Arthur Whybrow	...	Bob Grundy (4 episodes, 1975-1983)
Gabrielle Daye	...	Ethel (4 episodes, 1971-1981)
Catherine Gibson	...	Gracie MacMurtrey (4 episodes, 1975-1982)
Kate Binchy	...	Betty Bates (4 episodes, 1975-1978)
John Horsley	...	1st Headmaster (4 episodes, 1970-1981)
Tim Wylton	...	George (4 episodes, 1973-1984)
Gwyneth Strong	...	Anne (4 episodes, 1976-1984)
Frederick Treves	...	Admiral Jack Tovey (4 episodes, 1976-1981)
Harry Landis	...	Insp. Fazil (4 episodes, 1972-1977)
Gaylie Runciman	...	Belinda (4 episodes, 1979-1982)
Jane Freeman	...	Audrey (4 episodes, 1972-1978)
John Welsh	...	Committee chairman (4 episodes, 1975-1979)
Ivor Roberts	...	Cooke (4 episodes, 1973-1981)
Myles Hoyle	...	Gerald (4 episodes, 1970-1975)
Fred Pearson	...	Chief executive (4 episodes, 1976-1981)
Julia McCarthy	...	Corner Shop Manageress (4 episodes, 1973-1983)
Terence Davies	...	Buchan (4 episodes, 1972-1980)
Graham Ashley	...	Arthur (4 episodes, 1973-1978)
David Neville	...	Biyd-Hodge (4 episodes, 1978-1981)
Jumoke Debayo	...	Evelyn (4 episodes, 1971-1977)
Paul Luty	...	Barman (4 episodes, 1972-1984)
William Hoyland	...	Chris Green (4 episodes, 1973-1978)
Ysanne Churchman	...	Soo (4 episodes, 1971-1982)
Alan Starkey	...	Edgar (4 episodes, 1975-1982)
Danny Schiller	...	Beggar (4 episodes, 1971-1983)
Terri Cavers	...	Ag Grant (4 episodes, 1971-1979)
Stewart Harwood	...	Cab Driver (4 episodes, 1977-1984)
Fred Gaunt	...	2nd Social Services Committee Member (4 episodes, 1975-1978)
Alex Norton	...	7:84 Company - Lord Vat (4 episodes, 1971-1977)
Ted Carroll	...	Mate (4 episodes, 1973-1979)
Peter Davidson	...	Gardener (4 episodes, 1978-1979)
Gwen Harris	...	2nd Member of Jubilee Committee (4 episodes, 1974-1978)
Tom Bell	...	Abel Broom (4 episodes, 1970-1984)
Patrick Troughton	...	Commodore Londonderry (4 episodes, 1976-1983)
Trevor Peacock	...	Father Borrelli (4 episodes, 1973-1978)
Edward Hardwicke	...	Brinson (4 episodes, 1974-1983)
Fulton Mackay	...	Alec Webster (4 episodes, 1971-1976)
Jake D'Arcy	...	Det. Con Newman (4 episodes, 1975-1984)
Geoffrey Chater	...	Colonel in Cell (4 episodes, 1978-1981)
Betty Hardy	...	Alec's mother (4 episodes, 1976-1980)
John Curless	...	Denis (4 episodes, 1978-1980)
Raymond Mason	...	Anaesthetist (4 episodes, 1973-1982)
Doreen Keogh	...	Dubliner (4 episodes, 1974-1984)
Penny Smith	...	ATS Girl (4 episodes, 1979-1982)
Frank Mills	...	Ashford (4 episodes, 1971-1981)
Paul Kelly	...	Dod Menzies (4 episodes, 1972-1978)
Ron Delta	...	Davidson (4 episodes, 1977-1982)
James Kennedy	...	Bill (4 episodes, 1976-1979)
Peter Martin	...	1st Driver (4 episodes, 1977-1982)
Julie May	...	Annie Jones (4 episodes, 1974-1982)
Jeffrey Segal	...	Counsel, at Public Hearing (4 episodes, 1970-1981)
Joseph Brady	...	Drew (4 episodes, 1971-1984)
Sylvia Kay	...	Augustias (4 episodes, 1971-1979)
June Ellis	...	Joyce (4 episodes, 1971-1984)
Gerry Slevin	...	Colin Hawkins (4 episodes, 1971-1982)
Esmond Webb	...	Court attendant (4 episodes, 1976-1987)
George Innes	...	Alfie (4 episodes, 1976-1978)
Charles Kearney	...	Drunk (4 episodes, 1974-1982)
Pip Donaghy	...	Bill Bailey (4 episodes, 1977-1983)
Michael Duffy	...	Barman (4 episodes, 1977-1984)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

three word title | rhyme in title

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 October 1970 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min 75 min (325 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

It was axed because the plays department of BBC Drama was closed down so it the money that was spent on plays could be spent on a new soap opera called Eastenders (1985).

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Connections

Referenced in The Thick of It: Episode #1.2 (2005)

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