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The Afternoon Play

Original title: The Afternoon Play

Year

2003

Rating

★ 6.5/10

Runtime

60 min

Seasons

5

Genres

Drama, Comedia, Misterio

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.