The Afternoon Play
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.
| Created By | Will Trotter | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | The Afternoon Play | |
| First Air Date | January 27, 2003 | |
| Last Air Date | January 26, 2007 | |
| Seasons | 5 | |
| Episodes | 25 | |
| Episode Runtime | 1h 0min | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
| Production Companies | BBC Birmingham | |
| Networks | BBC One | |
