The Afternoon Play (2003)
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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Episodes
- 1 1. Turkish Delight2003-01-27 · 1h 0mA bored housewife finds glamour and excitement when she starts a job belly-dancing in a Turkish restaurant.
- 2 2. Coming Up for Air2003-01-28 · 1h 0mAn overworked, unhappy widower who suffers from stress ends up with shock-related amnesia when he takes a holiday in Spain. With the help of a woman he meets out there, he then has
- 3 3. The Real Arnie Griffin2003-01-29 · 1h 0mAn undercover store detective, who prides himself on his disguises but longs to solve real crimes, seizes a chance to impress both his estranged wife and investigate a hit-and-run.
- 4 4. Heroes and Villains2003-01-30 · 1h 0mOn a deprived housing estate, down-and-out Jonny steals some dodgy leather jackets that turn out to have drugs in them. When his girlfriend Marlene sells them on to the locals, she
- 5 5. Girls' Weekend2003-01-31 · 1h 0mFour old friends take a hen weekend by the sea, where the bride-to-be discovers that the others have all slept with her fiancé. The fiancé, meanwhile, realising something is wrong,
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