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The Afternoon Play
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.
- Status
- Ended
- Type
- Scripted
- Last aired
- 2007-01-26
- Language
- English
BBC One
- anthology
Seasons
Series 1
5 episodes · 2003
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Series 2
5 episodes · 2004
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Series 3
5 episodes · 2005
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Series 4
5 episodes · 2006
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Series 5
5 episodes · 2007
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Behind the camera
Produced in
United Kingdom
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Air dates
- First aired
- 2003-01-27
- Latest episode
- 2007-01-26
- Status
- Ended
- Next release
- Completed
- Series 127 Jan 2003
- Series 226 Jan 2004
- Series 324 Jan 2005
- Series 416 Jan 2006
- Series 522 Jan 2007
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