6. Shuttlecock
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.
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S1 E6 · Shuttlecock
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.
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6 episodes · 1 season
1976 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 50 years ago
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Created by Barry Hanson
Plays for Britain has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 11, 1976.
The most recent episode of Plays for Britain, Season 1 Episode 6 "Shuttlecock", aired on May 11, 1976.
Plays for Britain has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
Plays for Britain first aired on ITV1 on April 6, 1976.
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