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The Afternoon Play

2003 5 seasons · 25 eps English
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DramaComedyMystery
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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Will Trotter

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MONEY

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5 seasons · 25 episodes total · ~5 per season.

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CRAFT

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Roughly 25 hours end-to-end — 3 full workdays of television.

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ERA

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Aired from 2003 to 2007 — a 4-year run.

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WILD

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TMDB status: "Ended".

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WORLD

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Show type: Scripted.

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AWARDS

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Created by Will Trotter.

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CAST

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Airs on BBC One.

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Seasons
5
Total episodes
25
Avg episode length
60 min
Premiered
2003-01-27
Last aired
2007-01-26
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom

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