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Play for Today
EndedFirst aired 1970-10-15BBC One
Drama
Play for Today, an anthology series of plays carrying on in the tradition of its predecessor The Wednesday Play, presented controversial works by such writers as Dennis Potter, David Mercer, Alan Bennett, and Jim Allen, with such directors as Ken Loach, Alan Clarke, Philip Saville, and Mike Newell. Several plays in the series led to various spin-offs, including Play for Tomorrow and Rumpole of the Bailey.
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About the series.
Series statusEnded
First aired1970-10-15
Final air date1984-08-28
Network / platformBBC One
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