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Plays for Britain (1976)

April. 06,1976

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Plays for Britain

An anthology series of six contemporary plays from writers at relatively early stages in their careers.

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Plays for Britain

1976

An anthology series of six contemporary plays from writers at relatively early stages in their careers.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 1976

6 Episode

Episode 1 - The Paradise Run

April. 06,1976

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.

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Episode 2 - The Lifeswappers

April. 13,1976

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.

Episode 3 - Sunshine in Brixton

April. 20,1976

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.

Episode 4 - Hitting Town

April. 27,1976

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.

Episode 5 - Fast Hands

May. 04,1976

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.

Episode 6 - Shuttlecock

May. 11,1976

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.

An anthology series of six contemporary plays from writers at relatively early stages in their careers.