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The Play on One

The Play on One

★ 6.0/10•1988•59m•Drama
Similars

A series of television plays, some original, some based on pre-existing plays or novels.

StatusEnded
Runtime59m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 19, 1988

Episodes

E175m

Down Where the Buffalo Go

Based at the Holy Loch naval base, the holy union of US Marine Carl and local girl Rachel is on the rocks, as she wants to leave Scotland and settle in America while he wants to remain.

Jan 19, 1988

E259m

The Dark Room

A reclusive couple live on a Scotland block with their infant son. But it soon becomes apparent there's something strange about their situation and the wife is on the verge of a breakdown. But just what is their secret?

Jan 26, 1988

E375m

Normal Service

It's General Election Day 1964, and the resources of Forth and Clyde Television are under stress. Too many shows want too many things done too quickly. Some of the design and graphics staff are intent on not getting involved. Others won't survive the strain.

Feb 2, 1988

E459m

The Dunroamin' Rising

A former firebrand socialist finds himself in a care home after a fall renders him unable to look after himself. But after learning that the staff are to be sacked for economic reasons, he rallies the residents to fight back.

Feb 9, 1988

Episode 5 - A Wholly Healthy GlasgowE571m

A Wholly Healthy Glasgow

A new, idealistic gym instructor threatens the seedy lifestyle of the current employees of the Adonis Health Club in Glasgow.

Feb 16, 1988

E659m

Unreported Incident

Once enemies at opposite ends of a gun on the Irish border, Jack Lawrence and Jimmy Dunne wound up with lives inextricably entwined. Chat show host Michael Flynn wants a sob story with a happy ending, but Jack and Jimmy give him something else entirely.

Feb 23, 1988

E759m

Airbase

Madeline Kohler, a young female American Air Force officer, is posted to the all-male world of a U.S. airbase in Britain.

Mar 1, 1988

Episode 8 - The PartyE859m

The Party

While Paris students protest in May 1968, television producer Joe Shawcross hosts a discussion of Socialist beliefs and actions in his fashionable London home, only to realise that he is not living his own ideals.

Mar 8, 1988

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