The Afternoon Play
- TV Show
- 2003-01-27
- EN
- Ended
- 1h 0m
- GB
- Drama - Comedy - Mystery
Production
BBC Birmingham
Storyline
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.
















