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About Plays for Britain

Plays for Britain is a drama TV series that premiered on ITV1 on April 6, 1976. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6 "Shuttlecock", aired on May 11, 1976.

An anthology series of six contemporary plays from writers at relatively early stages in their careers.

  • Drama

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Episodes

6 episodes · 1 season

Series 1

1976 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 50 years ago

Plays for Britain Series 1 release dates →
  1. E6

    6. Shuttlecock

    Finale

    9-year-old Harry finds himself a pawn in the battle between his divorced parents. His father Sam expects Harry to be a man and treats him accordingly. As the boy withdraws into himself his father ramps up the pressure.

  2. E5

    5. Fast Hands

    Jimmy is a talented young boxer. Every punch he throws is eagerly watched by his trainer, and resented by his girlfriend. His parents, however, aren't particularly interested - until a large car and what appears to be a handsome contract arrive at the door.

  3. E4

    4. Hitting Town

    Ralph decides his sister Clare needs cheering up following the break up of her marriage. The pair hit the town and Clare struggles to control Ralph's outrageous behaviour. Returning to her flat they pair end up in bed together.

  4. E3

    3. Sunshine in Brixton

    16-year-old Otis wants to be a professional footballer but hates going to school as he is often sent to headmaster to be disciplined. When new sports teacher arrives things look up but he learns sportsman need to be discipline too.

  5. E2

    2. The Lifeswappers

    Trevor has rotten job and a bitchy wife so answers an advert to become a "life-swapper". Once Trevor starts life swapping he can't foresee where it will end nor which life to pick.

  6. E1

    1. The Paradise Run

    Johnny has joined the army because he likes canoeing, but ends up in a war-torn city and is compromised into helping the enemy. However, desertion will not be a solution, and he finds himself more distressed than ever.

Cast & crew

Created by Barry Hanson

  • Peter Spraggon

    Ray Prince

  • Kevin McNally

    Kevin McNally

    Johnny

  • Ian Charleson

    Ian Charleson

    Henry

  • Sarah Porter

    Carol

  • Maurice O'Connell

    Maurice O'Connell

    Cag

  • Daphne Heard

    Mrs. Brown

  • Ken Sicklen

    Ted Brown

  • Dickie Arnold

    Dickie Arnold

    Scabby

  • Terence Davies

    Sergeant

  • Carole Hayman

    Party Guest

  • Jenny Lipman

    Party Guest

  • Robert Putt

    Robert Putt

    Terrorist

  • Stephen Whittaker

    Terrorist

  • Denis Lawson

    Denis Lawson

    Terrorist

  • Dermot Crowley

    Dermot Crowley

    Terrorist

  • Boyd C. Mackenzie

    Soldier

Plays for Britain FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Plays for Britain?

Plays for Britain has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 11, 1976.

When did the latest episode of Plays for Britain come out?

The most recent episode of Plays for Britain, Season 1 Episode 6 "Shuttlecock", aired on May 11, 1976.

How many seasons of Plays for Britain are there?

Plays for Britain has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

When did Plays for Britain first air?

Plays for Britain first aired on ITV1 on April 6, 1976.

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