The Afternoon Play (2003) is a drama, comedy, mystery web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Afternoon Play online in HD.
The Afternoon Play — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Will Trotter
The Afternoon Play — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2003-01-27 |
| Seasons | 5 |
| Episodes | 25 |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy, Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 6.5/10 (2 votes) |
The Afternoon Play — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: Turkish Delight (2003-01-27) — A bored housewife finds glamour and excitement when she starts a job belly-dancing in a Turkish restaurant.
- E2: Coming Up for Air (2003-01-28) — An overworked, unhappy widower who suffers from stress ends up with shock-related amnesia when he takes a holiday in Spain. With the help of a woman he meets out there, he then has
- E3: The Real Arnie Griffin (2003-01-29) — An undercover store detective, who prides himself on his disguises but longs to solve real crimes, seizes a chance to impress both his estranged wife and investigate a hit-and-run.
- E4: Heroes and Villains (2003-01-30) — On a deprived housing estate, down-and-out Jonny steals some dodgy leather jackets that turn out to have drugs in them. When his girlfriend Marlene sells them on to the locals, she
- E5: Girls' Weekend (2003-01-31) — Four old friends take a hen weekend by the sea, where the bride-to-be discovers that the others have all slept with her fiancé. The fiancé, meanwhile, realising something is wrong,
Series 2
- E1: Venus and Mars (2004-01-26) — Best friends Oliver and Grace begin to ponder why they have never taken their relationship further. After a passionate weekend in the country, they attempt to go back to their norm
- E2: Sons, Daughters and Lovers (2004-01-27) — Divorcee Hardy Rose finds new love with high-flyer Kate, whilst his son, Ben, falls head over heels for an older woman, Anna. But when Anna is revealed as Kate's mother, father and
- E3: Drive (2004-01-29) — Julie, a 29-year-old temp with a steady boyfriend, finds her life is going nowhere, but when she gets a contract at Sunshine Cars, she gets a new lease of life. Suddenly, Julie is
- E4: Viva Las Blackpool (2004-01-30) — Divorcee Kathy is not taking being separated too well, but her situation is further complicated by her ex-husband's new wife trying to bed her best friend's son, and her teenage da
- E5: Glasgow Dreams (2004-02-02) — Yasmeela and her father, Arob, who live on an isolated, rough Glaswegian council estate, find themselves being avoided and ridiculed on a daily basis – until an unexpected encounte
Series 3
- E1: The Hitch (2005-01-24) — Two couples learn that their ten-year marriages were not legal as the priest was a fake reflect on their lives while preparing for a new ceremony.
- E2: The Trouble with George (2005-01-25) — Rose Lapwood finds that marriage to her sweet-but-dull husband George is becoming intolerable, but as her friendship blooms with neighbour Donna, they soon find themselves planning
- E3: The Good Citizen (2005-01-26) — A man enters a rural police station and announces he is seceding from Britain and starting his own republic. As he is hounded by the press, threatened by the government and exposed
- E4: Reverse Psychology (2005-01-27) — Sonia, a very successful sexual health doctor, is unhappy about her parents' constant interference in her day-to-day life, and decides to speak out. But her father is anything less
- E5: The Singing Cactus (2005-01-28) — 14-year-old schoolboy John Reilly, suffering from his father's death, finds escape in his own world with an imaginary 'singing cactus', Native American mysticism, Morris dancers, a
Series 4
- E1: Tea with Betty (2006-01-16) — Single mum Wendy, bringing up an autistic son and dealing with a challenging ex-husband, faces a constant struggle as she tries to encourage the residents of the housing estate whe
- E2: The Last Will and Testament of Billy Two-Sheds (2006-01-17) — Sam, an overworked young student, inherits her grandfather's allotment and finds herself taking on his ghost into the bargain. She finds herself strangely drawn to this peaceful ne
- E3: Your Mother Should Know (2006-01-18) — A battle of wills between Edith, a steely little old lady, and her new daughter-in-law, Jessica, ensues when hapless hunk Gary arrives on the scene. As Jessica's perfect relationsh
- E4: Are You Jim's Wife? (2006-01-19) — Rachel is devastated when husband Matt insists they divorce and sell the cafe they ran together. Determined to avoid the inevitable, Rachel throws herself into helping elderly empl
- E5: Molly (2006-01-20) — To the frustration of her snobbish mother, Molly's never happier than when she's spending time with loser boyfriend Johnny, or tinkering with an engine. But when Molly discovers a
Series 5
- E1: Johnny Shakespeare (2007-01-22) — Johnny, a confident and charismatic but illiterate young man, finds that after life on his estate, the only way is down. But when he meets a drama teacher, he finds the world openi
- E2: Death Becomes Him (2007-01-23) — Hospital patient Frank lies silently in a coma as his family gather around him, preparing for the inevitable, until a maverick doctor decides that Frank will be his latest experime
- E3: Come Fly with Me (2007-01-24) — After being dumped at the altar by text, bride Kate advertises for a man to go with her on her fully booked, all expenses paid dream honeymoon. But will anyone have the confidence
- E4: Pieces of a Silver Lining (2007-01-25) — Retired vicar Geoffrey takes a stand on his council tax and gets sent to prison for his trouble. Trapped in a cell with a lifer proves to be both a terrifying and life changing exp
- E5: The Real Deal (2007-01-26) — Smart and cynical solicitor Clare thinks the only place she deals with matters of the heart is at work – in the divorce court. But when she meets Tom, her whole life turns upside d
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Afternoon Play have? 5 season(s) with 25 episodes.
Who created The Afternoon Play? Will Trotter.
Where can I watch The Afternoon Play? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
