Overview - The Afternoon Play

Overview

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.

Seasons

• Name: Specials

  Episode: 3

  Date first aired: 2005-04-19

• Name: Series 1

  Episode: 5

  Date first aired: 2003-01-27

• Name: Series 2

  Episode: 5

  Date first aired: 2004-01-26

• Name: Series 3

  Episode: 5

  Date first aired: 2005-01-24

• Name: Series 4

  Episode: 5

  Date first aired: 2006-01-16

• Name: Series 5

  Episode: 5

  Date first aired: 2007-01-22