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The Afternoon Play
The Afternoon Play
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The Afternoon Play

2003–2007
Created byWill Trotter
5 Seasons
25 Episodes

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.

CAST
Lucy DavisLauraRalph InesonRob ColesDenise WelchCarole HayeTim DantayTrevor HayeGlynis BarberBrendaRae BakerInezCharlie HayesSuzy HayeNeil NewbonMalcolm HayeAnatol YusefAhmed
DETAILS
GENRES
DramaComedyMystery
STATUSEnded
RATING
7.0
NETWORK
BBC One
EPISODES
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