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    The Play on One

    • TV Series
    • 1988–19911988–1991
    IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    25
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    The Play on One (1988)
    Drama

    Various plays from each of the home nations.Various plays from each of the home nations.Various plays from each of the home nations.

    IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    25
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Kenneth Cranham
      • Tom Watson
      • Susan Wooldridge
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      • Kenneth Cranham
      • Tom Watson
      • Susan Wooldridge
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    Kenneth Cranham
    Kenneth Cranham
    • Joe Shawcrossas Joe Shawcross…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1988–1989
    Tom Watson
    • Donald Dickas Donald Dick…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1988–1989
    Susan Wooldridge
    Susan Wooldridge
    • Debas Deb…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1988–1990
    Phyllis Logan
    Phyllis Logan
    • Andreaas Andrea…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1991
    Jack Shepherd
    Jack Shepherd
    • Malcolm Slomanas Malcolm Sloman…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1988–1991
    Elaine Paige
    Elaine Paige
    • Anne Clarkas Anne Clark…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    David Lansbury
    David Lansbury
    • Danielas Daniel…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1988
    Mark Lewis Jones
    Mark Lewis Jones
    • Constable Davisas Constable Davis…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989–1991
    Tony Roper
    • Bruceas Bruce…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1988–1989
    Anne Kristen
    • Audreyas Audrey…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Andy Gray
    • Eddieas Eddie…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1988–1991
    Billy McElhaney
    Billy McElhaney
    • Joeas Joe…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989–1991
    Terry Cavers
    • Miss Keatsas Miss Keats…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1988–1990
    Michael Keating
    • Charlieas Charlie…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989
    Gawn Grainger
    Gawn Grainger
    • Brianas Brian…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1988–1991
    Ida Schuster
    • Gladysas Gladys…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1988–1991
    Emlyn Price
    • Gregas Greg…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1988–1989
    Irene Sunters
    • Mrs. Manganas Mrs. Mangan…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1988
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    Various plays from each of the home nations.
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    • Release date
      • January 19, 1988 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • BBC Pebble Mill
      • BBC Scotland
      • BBC Wales
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      • Stereo
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