TV series
The Wednesday Play
1964–1970, English, on BBC One. Created by Sydney Newman.
An anthology series of television plays which aired on BBC1 from October 1964 to May 1970. The plays were usually written for television, although adaptations from other sources also featured.
- Seasons
- 9
- Episodes
- 207
- Episode length
- 75 min
- Status
- Ended in 1970
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Latest episode
S6 E34: Wind Vs. Polygamy
Aired 27 May 1970
Seasons 9
Cast & crew
- Sydney NewmanCreator
- Tony SelbyHarry · 6 ep
- John BaileyHumphrey Wiles, Counsel for Defence · 5 ep
- Michael RobbinsJack · 5 ep
- Rosemary LeachKatharine Elliott · 4 ep
- Cleo SylvestreStephanie Ward · 4 ep
- Keith BarronNigel Barton · 4 ep
- John PhillipsSir Gilbert Hardacre · 4 ep
- George BakerJacques · 4 ep
- Carol WhiteCathy · 4 ep
- James MaxwellSam Forty · 4 ep
- Eileen AtkinsWoman · 4 ep
- Derek FrancisMinister · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 30 September 1964
- Last aired
- 27 May 1970
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Wednesday Play: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Wednesday Play are there?
The Wednesday Play has 9 seasons and 207 episodes, about 75 minutes each.
Is The Wednesday Play finished?
Yes. The Wednesday Play ended in 1970, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Wednesday Play on?
The Wednesday Play isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
The Wednesday Play parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Wednesday Play?
If you liked The Wednesday Play, try Tales of the Unexpected, SkyMed, Ambitions.
Who created The Wednesday Play?
The Wednesday Play was created by Sydney Newman and stars Tony Selby, John Bailey, Michael Robbins.