The Afternoon Play

• 2003 –2007
• •
• Ended

• Drama
• Comedy
• Mystery

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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

Seasons

5

Episodes

25

Episode length

~1h

First aired

Jan 27, 2003

Networks

BBC One

Original language

English

Origin

United Kingdom