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Play for Today

1970–198514 seasons
IMDb 7.6

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Play for Today is a British television anthology drama series, produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC1 from 1970 to 1984. During the run, more than three hundred programmes, featuring original television plays, and adaptations of stage plays and novels, were transmitted. The individual episodes were between fifty and a hundred minutes in duration.

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AnthologyBased On Play Or Musical

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What is Play for Today (1970) about?

Play for Today is a British television anthology drama series, produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC1 from 1970 to 1984. During the run, more than three hundred programmes, featuring original television plays, and adaptations of stage plays and novels, were transmitted. The individual episodes were between fifty and a hundred minutes in duration.

How many seasons does Play for Today have?

Play for Today has 14 seasons. There are 314 episodes in total.

Is Play for Today worth watching?

Play for Today holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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