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Play for Today: Series 3

28 episodes · first aired Oct 8, 1972

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  1. 1 The Reporters Oct 9, 1972 · 1h 15m Two provincial newspaper reporters - one a young idealist starting out on his career, the other an embittered man who previously wrote for a failed national daily - swap views.
  2. 2 A Life Is for Ever Oct 16, 1972 · 1h 15m The story of a man serving a 30-year prison sentence for killing a cop
  3. 3 Carson Country Oct 23, 1972 · 1h 15m A story about the origin of the Stormont state
  4. 4 Man Friday Oct 30, 1972 · 1h 15m The story of Robinson Crusoe from Man Friday's viewpoint
  5. 5 Triple Exposure Nov 6, 1972 · 1h 15m A hippie breaks into the house of a middle-aged couple and forms a relationship with them
  6. 6 Better than the Movies Nov 13, 1972 · 1h 15m A man celebrating his birthday comes to appreciate the difference between media fantasy and mundane reality.
  7. 7 The General's Day Nov 20, 1972 · 1h 15m An elderly general woos a shy school teacher.
  8. 8 The Bankrupt Nov 27, 1972 · 1h 15m A washed-up executive is on the verge of bankruptcy.
  9. 9 Just Your Luck Dec 4, 1972 · 1h 15m A pregnant teenager sets about wooing a sailor in a sectarian council estate in Greenock.
  10. 10 The Bouncing Boy Dec 11, 1972 · 1h 15m A young couple have a baby boy. However, the new father doesn't take to his new position quite as well as expected.
  11. 11 Shakespeare or Bust Jan 8, 1973 · 1h 15m The adventures of three Derbyshire miners going to Stratford-upon-Avon on a barge
  12. 12 Land of Green Ginger Jan 15, 1973 · 1h 15m Faced with the prospect of being sent to work abroad, Sally Brown returns home from London to Hull, to see if she still feels the same attachment for her home town - and for her old…
  13. 13 Kisses at Fifty Jan 22, 1973 · 1h 9m A long-married husband leaves his family for a barmaid.
  14. 14 Highway Robbery Jan 29, 1973 · 1h 15m A man fights council plans to demolish his home to make way for a new bypass.
  15. 15 Song at Twilight Feb 5, 1973 · 1h 15m The story of a defiant football manager in terminal decline
  16. 16 Only Make Believe Feb 12, 1973 · 1h 15m As a playwright dictates notes about his newest play to his secretary, scenes from the play are acted out.
  17. 17 For Sylvia or The Air Show Feb 19, 1973 · 1h 15m Was this the finest hour? Sifting the truth and fiction about the Battle of Britain, Burrows and Harding give their own account of how the nation sees its heroes - and itself.
  18. 18 The Operation Feb 26, 1973 · 1h 15m David Adler is an operator. He strips assets, other men's wives, and his oldest friend's soul - anything for a cool million.
  19. 19 Access to the Children Mar 5, 1973 · 1h 15m Malcolmson spends every Sunday taking his children to the zoo, reflecting on the breakdown of his marriage and the events that brought about his divorce. Is there a chance the family can…
  20. 20 Hard Labour Mar 12, 1973 · 1h 15m The trials of an overworked and underappreciated housecleaner
  21. 21 Man Above Men Mar 19, 1973 · 1h 15m "I'm the judge's daughter - I think he's a monstrous old man. I think all men who say 'I'm only doing my job' are monstrous. I've despaired of changing him. But I'd stop short of killing…
  22. 22 Speech Day Mar 26, 1973 · 1h 15m Three underachievers have fun at a school speech day
  23. 23 Steps Back May 14, 1973 · 1h 15m "Fifteen years since I was forced t' leave, forced t' leave me roots, the territory of me heart." When Gerry takes his fiancée Nita home to Brighouse, what will they find?
  24. 24 Three's One Jun 4, 1973 · 1h 15m Are Maggie and Tony using each other as a means of communicating with Dr Leafer? Or are they using Dr Leafer as a means of communicating with each other?
  25. 25 Edward G.--Like the Film Star Jun 11, 1973 · 1h 15m Edward G. is nothing like a film star; his life has been ordinary - until now. But he's just had a shattering experience. This edition is missing from the BBC archives.
  26. 26 Blooming Youth Jun 18, 1973 · 1h 15m The problems of four people sharing an apartment
  27. 27 The Stretch Jun 25, 1973 · 1h 15m Everyone always looked after Maureen. But her husband comes home after two years in prison and finds she has grown up and he's not ready for the change.
  28. 28 Making the Play Jul 2, 1973 · 1h 15m They no longer live together because, after 11 years, the marriage is over. So why is she always turning up to see him at the most embarrassing times? And why doesn't he send her away?