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Plays for Britain

Plays for Britain

★ 6.0/10•1976•1h 0m•15•Drama
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An anthology series of six contemporary plays from writers at relatively early stages in their careers.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 6, 1976

Episodes

E1

The Paradise Run

Johnny has joined the army because he likes canoeing, but ends up in a war-torn city and is compromised into helping the enemy. However, desertion will not be a solution, and he finds himself more distressed than ever.

Apr 6, 1976

E2

The Lifeswappers

Trevor has rotten job and a bitchy wife so answers an advert to become a "life-swapper". Once Trevor starts life swapping he can't foresee where it will end nor which life to pick.

Apr 13, 1976

E3

Sunshine in Brixton

16-year-old Otis wants to be a professional footballer but hates going to school as he is often sent to headmaster to be disciplined. When new sports teacher arrives things look up but he learns sportsman need to be discipline too.

Apr 20, 1976

E4

Hitting Town

Ralph decides his sister Clare needs cheering up following the break up of her marriage. The pair hit the town and Clare struggles to control Ralph's outrageous behaviour. Returning to her flat they pair end up in bed together.

Apr 27, 1976

E5

Fast Hands

Jimmy is a talented young boxer. Every punch he throws is eagerly watched by his trainer, and resented by his girlfriend. His parents, however, aren't particularly interested - until a large car and what appears to be a handsome contract arrive at the door.

May 4, 1976

E6

Shuttlecock

9-year-old Harry finds himself a pawn in the battle between his divorced parents. His father Sam expects Harry to be a man and treats him accordingly. As the boy withdraws into himself his father ramps up the pressure.

May 11, 1976

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