Revival of the 1970s and 80s series of individual plays, originally shown on the BBC, now freshly-commissioned for Channel 5 and a whole new era of life in Britain.
- Created by
- Simon Warne
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 4 episodes
1
- 1S1 E1
Never Too Late
Nov 13, 202545 min
A rebellious woman moves to a retirement village, butting heads with quirky residents and strict rules. When her old flame resurfaces, her plan to get evicted evolves into confronting past secrets and finding new beginnings.
- 2S1 E2
Big Winners
Nov 20, 202544 min
It's a story about Edith and Arthur Thistle – for fifty-three years, they have managed to get by—never rich, never extravagant, but always together. That all changes in an instant when they win fourteen million pounds in the lottery. Arthur
S1 E3A Knock at the Door
Dec 4, 202544 min
A famous comedian is drawn into a nightmare when a bloodied young man collapses at his doorstep. An act of compassion twists into psychological terror.
S1 E4Special Measures
Dec 11, 202545 min
Teacher Amy Harrison is pushed to her breaking point at her failing school as she juggles an Ofsted inspection, the result of a pregnancy test, irate parents, a trainee teacher and a pupil in distress.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Play for Today?
- Play for Today is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Play for Today are there?
- Play for Today has 1 season and 4 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of Play for Today?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of Play for Today. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on December 11, 2025.
- Who stars in Play for Today?
- Play for Today stars Anita Dobson, Nigel Havers, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Natasha Williams, Nina Wadia.
