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The Afternoon Play

The Afternoon Play

2003–2007 · TV · 5 seasons · 25 episodes

The series ran 5 seasons across 25 episodes and has ended.

Synopsis

The Afternoon Play is a British television anthology series of standalone contemporary dramas aired during the afternoons of 2003–07 on BBC One, featuring well-known actors in one-off stories. A daytime drama strand showcasing a variety of genres, from comedy to mystery, it was part of a long tradition of afternoon plays on BBC Radio 4, which would go on to influence the television version.

Ratings

SourceRating
IMDb7.3/10
TMDB6.5/102 votes

Seasons

1Series 15 ep2003
2Series 25 ep2004
3Series 35 ep2005
4Series 45 ep2006
5Series 55 ep2007

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