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.
First Air Date:
2003-01-27
Last Air Date:
2007-01-26
Status:
Ended
Original Country:
GB
Original Language:
en
Number of Seasons:
5
Number of Episodes:
25
Created By:
Will Trotter