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The Afternoon Play (2003)

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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.

First Air Date
January 27, 2003
Seasons
5
Episodes
25
Rating
7.0/10 (1 votes)
Network: BBC One
Production: BBC Birmingham
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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.

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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired1/27/2003
Last Aired1/26/2007
Seasons5
Episodes25
LanguageEnglish
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5 seasons
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2007

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2006

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2005

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2004

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Series 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Afternoon Play about?

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 dayti…

How many seasons does The Afternoon Play have?

5

How many episodes does The Afternoon Play have?

25

Is The Afternoon Play still running?

No, it ended in 2007.

When did The Afternoon Play first air?

January 27, 2003

Who created The Afternoon Play?

Will Trotter

What genre is The Afternoon Play?

Drama, Comedy, Mystery