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Play for Today (2025)

TV Series

Revival of the 1970s and 80s series of individual plays, originally shown on the BBC, now freshly-commissioned for Channel 5 and a whole new era of life in Britain.

Simon Warne Creator Lydia Marchant Creator

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Quick facts

Released
November 13, 2025
IMDb
tt37956320
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Studio
, LA Productions

Themes

Genesis 2021 ★ 7.9
The Twilight Zone 1985 ★ 7.7
Them 2021 ★ 7.6
The Twilight Zone 2002 ★ 7.2
Solos 2021 ★ 6.7
Extrapolations 2023 ★ 6.0
Love Life 2020 ★ 6.9
Channel Zero 2016 ★ 7.1
The Romanoffs 2018 ★ 6.4
Horrible Histories 2009 ★ 8.0
To Play the King 1993 ★ 7.8
The English Game 2020 ★ 7.4

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Frequently asked questions

What is Play for Today about?
Revival of the 1970s and 80s series of individual plays, originally shown on the BBC, now freshly-commissioned for Channel 5 and a whole new era of life in Britain.
Who created Play for Today?
Play for Today was created by Simon Warne, Lydia Marchant.
When was Play for Today released?
Play for Today is a 2025 drama series.
Where can I watch Play for Today?
You can watch Play for Today with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.