
Plays for Britain
An anthology series of six contemporary plays from writers at relatively early stages in their careers.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.The Paradise Run
06-04-1976Johnny has joined the army because he likes canoeing, but ends up in a war-torn city and is compromised into helping the enemy. However, desertion will not be a solution, and he fi...
- Ep 2
2.The Lifeswappers
13-04-1976Trevor has rotten job and a bitchy wife so answers an advert to become a "life-swapper". Once Trevor starts life swapping he can't foresee where it will end nor which life to pick.
- Ep 3
3.Sunshine in Brixton
20-04-197616-year-old Otis wants to be a professional footballer but hates going to school as he is often sent to headmaster to be disciplined. When new sports teacher arrives things look up...
- Ep 4
4.Hitting Town
27-04-1976Ralph decides his sister Clare needs cheering up following the break up of her marriage. The pair hit the town and Clare struggles to control Ralph's outrageous behaviour. Returnin...
- Ep 5
5.Fast Hands
04-05-1976Jimmy is a talented young boxer. Every punch he throws is eagerly watched by his trainer, and resented by his girlfriend. His parents, however, aren't particularly interested - unt...
- Ep 6
6.Shuttlecock
11-05-19769-year-old Harry finds himself a pawn in the battle between his divorced parents. His father Sam expects Harry to be a man and treats him accordingly. As the boy withdraws into him...
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