SeriesAlfred Hitchcock Presents
7.81955
Series
Watch The Afternoon Play (2003) Online
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Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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- 1. Turkish DelightNow viewing2003-01-271hA bored housewife finds glamour and excitement when she starts a job belly-dancing in a Turkish restaurant.
- 2. Coming Up for Air2003-01-281hAn 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 to rediscover his old identity, meeting family and colleagues as if for the first time.
- 3. The Real Arnie Griffin2003-01-291hAn 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.
- 4. Heroes and Villains2003-01-301hOn 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 receives a tip-off about their contents and realises they must be retrieved.
- 5. Girls' Weekend2003-01-311hFour 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, abandons his stag weekend to go and find her.
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Is The Afternoon Play available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for The Afternoon Play in this region.
How many seasons does The Afternoon Play have?
The Afternoon Play has 5 seasons and 25 episodes.
When did The Afternoon Play first air?
The Afternoon Play first aired in 2003.
Is The Afternoon Play still running?
The Afternoon Play's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The Afternoon Play?
The Afternoon Play is classified as Drama, Comedy, Mystery.