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.
Created by Will Trotter
Cast
Lucy Davis
Laura
1 episode
Ralph Ineson
Rob Coles
1 episode
Denise Welch
Carole Haye
1 episode
Tim Dantay
Trevor Haye
1 episode
Glynis Barber
Brenda
1 episode
Rae Baker
Inez
1 episode
Charlie Hayes
Suzy Haye
1 episode
Neil Newbon
Malcolm Haye
1 episode
Anatol Yusef
Ahmed
1 episode
Jeremy Sheffield
Tom Rourke
1 episode
June Whitfield
Iris Rourke
1 episode
Mandana Jones
Sarah
1 episode
Isabella Melling
Maisey Rourke
1 episode
Bruno Melling
Jack Rourke
1 episode
Caroline Lee-Johnson
Kay
1 episode
Bhasker Patel
Psychiatrist
1 episode
Ray Burdis
Arnie Griffin
1 episode
Mark Burdis
Liam Griffin
1 episode
Paul Barnhill
DI Tony Conrad
1 episode
Vanessa Earl
Maria
1 episode
Lucy Benjamin
Amanda
1 episode
Nicky Evans
Jonny Potter
1 episode
Tracie Bennett
Yvonne
1 episode
Jonathan Linsley
Arnold
1 episode
Seasons
Series 1
2003 · 5 eps
Series 2
2004 · 5 eps
Series 3
2005 · 5 eps
Series 4
2006 · 5 eps
Series 5
2007 · 5 eps
Specials
2005 · 3 eps
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