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Plays for Britain Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Tuesday, April 6, 1976

Ended: Tuesday, May 11, 1976

When does Plays for Britain Season 1 come out?

Plays for Britain Season 1 premiered Tuesday, April 6, 1976 on ITV1 and ended Tuesday, May 11, 1976. The season has 6 episodes.

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Plays for Britain Season 1 release schedule

Plays for Britain Season 1 episode release dates
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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.

Tuesday · 50 years ago

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.

Tuesday · 50 years ago

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.

Tuesday · 50 years ago

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.

Tuesday · 50 years ago

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.

Tuesday · 50 years ago

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.

Tuesday · 50 years ago

Plays for Britain Season 1 guest stars

  • 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 Season 1 FAQ

When does Plays for Britain Season 1 come out?

Plays for Britain Season 1 premiered Tuesday, April 6, 1976 on ITV1.

How many episodes are in Plays for Britain Season 1?

Plays for Britain Season 1 has 6 episodes.

Are new episodes of Plays for Britain Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Plays for Britain Season 1 finale?

The Plays for Britain Season 1 finale (Episode 6) aired Tuesday, May 11, 1976.

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