Play for Today
BBC anthology series featuring original plays, theatrical and literary adaptations from 1970-1984. Over 300 episodes aired, each 50 mins to 1 hr 40 mins long. Some were later developed into series, like Rumpole of the Bailey.
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
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| United States | Not Available | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer (Free) | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | Not Available | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 06:09:29 AM, 07/19/2025 PST
More Information on Play for Today
BBC anthology series featuring original plays, theatrical and literary adaptations from 1970-1984. Over 300 episodes aired, each 50 mins to 1 hr 40 mins long. Some were later developed into series, like Rumpole of the Bailey. Play for Today featuring Liz Smith and Graham Ashley is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can track it for updates. It's a comedy and drama show with 308 episodes over 14 seasons. Play for Today is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons.
Mrs. Thornley / Mrs. Oxfam / Keith's Granny
Liz Smith
Arthur / Mr. Hutton / Barman
Graham Ashley
Clara, in Psychiatric Hospital / Brenda / Hilda
June Brown
Mary Hunter / Mother / Julia Branston
Doreen Mantle
Robin / Max / Piers
Michael Gambon
Greta / Typing Pool Supervisor / Maggie
Barbara Young
Ellis Cripper / Malcolmson / Albert
Joss Ackland
Hotel Manager / Forcett / Clive Bates
Gerard Ryder
Farley-Smythe / Simon Hulse / Leslie Potter
Stephen Moore
Jane Winters
Caroline Langrishe
Gordon
Timothy Spall
Girl / Miss Benson
Deborah Fairfax
Psychiatrist, in Psychiatric Hospital / Jennings
Malcolm Terris
The Hit / Patient
Hal Galili
Geoffrey / 1st Policeman
Karl Howman
Richard Elkinson
Peter Barkworth
Jane Elkinson
Sheila Gish
Sarah
Jan Waters
Gurjeet Singh Khera / Merchant
Saeed Jaffrey
Louise / Mrs. Hutton
Eve Pearce
Producer
Graeme MacDonald
Producer
Kenith Trodd
Writer
Alan Bleasdale
Writer
Colin Welland
Writer
Dennis Potter
Writer
Jeremy Paul
Writer
Mike Leigh
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EPISODE GUIDE
Play for Today Season 14 Overview
Oct 25, 1983 - Aug 28, 1984Season 14 of Play for Today has 16 episodes that are not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when an episode becomes available on your services.
Play for Today Season 14 Episodes
S14 E16The Amazing Miss Stella Estelle
Aug 28, 1984S14 E16 of Play for Today is not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when it becomes available on your services.
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S14 E15 Only Children
Aug 21, 1984S14 E15 of Play for Today is not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when it becomes available on your services.
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S14 E14 It Could Happen to Anybody
Aug 14, 1984S14 E14 of Play for Today is not available to stream or rent on any services. Track the series to get notified when it becomes available on your services.
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