

Play for Today
Overview
Revival of the 1970s and 80s series of individual plays, originally shown on the BBC, now freshly-commissioned for Channel 5 and a whole new era of life in Britain.
Seasons (2)
Series 1
4 Episodes
2025
Series 2
4 Episodes
2026
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