TV series
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977–1979, English, on BBC Two. Created by Sarah Pia Anderson.
An anthology of plays and novels adapted into feature length TV movies, broadcast on BBC2 from September 1977 to April 1979.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 38
- Episode length
- 100 min
- Status
- Ended in 1979
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Latest episode
S2 E15: In England's Green and Pleasant Land
Aired 16 May 1979
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Sarah Pia AndersonCreator
- Ian HolmThe Man · 4 ep
- Ann BellSylvia Llewelyn Davies · 3 ep
- Maureen O'BrienMary Barrie · 3 ep
- Tim Pigott-SmithArthur Llewelyn Davies · 3 ep
- Anna CropperMary Hodgson · 3 ep
- Bernard HillCarson · 2 ep
- Frederick TrevesAdmiral Sir Michael Culme-Seymour · 2 ep
- David QuilterCaptain Richard · 2 ep
- Roger MilnerMasters · 2 ep
- John ShrapnelRobert · 2 ep
- Clive SwiftFrank · 2 ep
- David de KeyserAxel Reich · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 21 September 1977
- Last aired
- 16 May 1979
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What BBC2 Play of the Week is based on
BBC2 Play of the Week is adapted from a novel.
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BBC2 Play of the Week: quick answers
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How many seasons of BBC2 Play of the Week are there?
BBC2 Play of the Week has 2 seasons and 38 episodes, about 100 minutes each.
Is BBC2 Play of the Week finished?
Yes. BBC2 Play of the Week ended in 1979, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is BBC2 Play of the Week on?
BBC2 Play of the Week isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
BBC2 Play of the Week parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like BBC2 Play of the Week?
If you liked BBC2 Play of the Week, try The Other Bennet Sister, Miracle Workers, Love Life.
Who created BBC2 Play of the Week?
BBC2 Play of the Week was created by Sarah Pia Anderson and stars Ian Holm, Ann Bell, Maureen O'Brien.
What is BBC2 Play of the Week based on?
BBC2 Play of the Week is adapted from a novel.