Episode guide
Play for Today: Series 4
22 episodes · first aired Oct 17, 1973
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- 1 Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont Oct 18, 1973 · 1h 15m Mrs Palfrey tries hard to be accepted by the other residents at the Claremont. But then she meets Ludo and a real friendship begins.
- 2 Her Majesty's Pleasure Oct 25, 1973 · 1h 15m They are all 'in' for life so the pleasures are sparse, and strictly of their own making. Their really big event is the Christmas pantomime, only this year they have lost their star…
- 3 Jack Point Nov 1, 1973 · 1h 15m An amateur operatic society is preparing a Gilbert and Sullivan production, and someone new is needed for the role of Jack Point - but who will break this to the veteran who's always done…
- 4 The Emergency Channel Nov 8, 1973 · 1h 15m Dean has a rare talent. He can be made happy. He exudes happiness and confidence like a rare blossom. Both Sarah in the past, and Julia now, could do this for him. But where are they now…
- 5 Mummy and Daddy Nov 15, 1973 · 1h 15m An early retirement and a seaside bungalow-for Arthur and Marion it's not a chance to miss, especially since their son is buying the bungalow. Arthur's full of plans - GCE, garden…
- 6 Private Practice Nov 22, 1973 · 1h 15m Why does Sylvia Payne , with her successful husband and luxurious home, get in such a flap about her daughter's school friend coming to visit?
- 7 Shutdown Nov 29, 1973 · 1h 15m Bernie gets a temporary job as an electrician during a factory's annual minimal workforce period. But what secrets is Bernie hiding, and is he really all he claims?
- 8 Baby Blues Dec 6, 1973 · 1h 15m After ten years of trying, Lavinia, and a large team of medics, finally manage to produce a live baby. She should now be able to start living her dream, but what happens next is not at all…
- 9 Jingle Bells Dec 13, 1973 · 1h 15m Family Christmas, presents, drink, Christmas Eve at the club, Boxing Day football - but, among the celebrations, some hard home-truths.
- 10 The Lonely Man's Lover Jan 17, 1974 · 1h 15m A young farmgirl begins a romance with an artist
- 11 All Good Men Jan 31, 1974 · 1h 15m An elderly politician looks back over his career while being interviewed by a TV producer.
- 12 Joe's Ark Feb 14, 1974 · 1h 15m A pet shop owner forsakes his religious beliefs when his daughter gets cancer
- 13 Hot Fat Feb 21, 1974 · 1h 15m Sauna baths are supposed to relax you, but it rather depends who you meet in there.
- 14 Easy Go Mar 7, 1974 · 1h 15m A group of Deptford youngsters hang about by the River Thames on a hot day. When they and some nearby dockers spot a valuable copper boiler floating in the river the two rival factions try…
- 15 Headmaster Mar 14, 1974 · 1h 15m Fisher is good at his job but in new circumstances that isn't enough: he has to face the risks of competition for something bigger.
- 16 Penda's Fen Mar 21, 1974 · 1h 15m Summer 1955, and pastor's son Stephen must come to terms with his own identity amid societal pressure, religious guilt and his own imaginings. Penda's Fen is a British television play…
- 17 Pigeon--Hawk or Dove? Mar 28, 1974 · 1h 15m At the climax of the School Sports something went drastically wrong. Now, Wallace Pidgeon faces the contradictory demands of the bird-watching headmaster, his pupils, his pork-magnate…
- 18 Three for the Fancy Apr 11, 1974 · 1h 15m Further adventures of three Derbyshire miners
- 19 The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil Jun 6, 1974 · 1h 15m The exploitation of the Scottish land and its people from the 18th century to the present
- 20 Schmoedipus Jun 20, 1974 · 1h 15m A young man persuades a woman that he is her son.
- 21 The Childhood Friend Jun 27, 1974 · 1h 15m On holiday, with his family, nothing to do and his wife ill, Sasha is only too pleased to meet again the girl he loved at 17.
- 22 A Follower for Emily Jul 4, 1974 · 1h 15m The friendship of two residents of a retirement home ends up in marriage