Episode guide
Play for Today: Series 5
22 episodes · first aired Oct 30, 1974
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- 1 Leeds--United! Oct 31, 1974 · 1h 15m About a strike in a textile factory, based on a true story
- 2 Baby Love Nov 7, 1974 · 1h 15m After the stillbirth of her illegitimate baby, a woman steals a baby at random and is sentenced to 9 months in prison.
- 3 Back of Beyond Nov 14, 1974 · 1h 15m Olwen lives in a tumbledown farm up in the mountains - a lonely widow, virtually a recluse. Her only human contact is with the occasional shopkeeper and young Rachel, who delivers her…
- 4 The Bevellers Nov 21, 1974 · 1h 15m The first (and last) day at work of a young apprentice in a bevelling shop at a Glasgow glass factory
- 5 Taking Leave Nov 28, 1974 · 1h 15m "Well, I hope I won'be seeing you come home in that uniform much more. Six years - that's long enough out of any man's life." Mike's time is nearly up. The army gives him a weekend pass so…
- 6 Fugitive Dec 5, 1974 · 1h 15m After 18 years as a friar, Peter is no longer sure of his vocation. It is a happy life, maybe too much so, and now he has met Clare. Will his doubts run away with him? Runaway friars are…
- 7 Eleanor Dec 12, 1974 · 1h 15m Eleanor is unable to communicate her inner thoughts as she's bullied at school and virtually ignored by her parents. With a mundane working existence awaiting her, she desires a chance at…
- 8 Gangsters Jan 9, 1975 · 1h 15m A story exploring the Birmingham underworld
- 9 The After Dinner Game Jan 16, 1975 · 1h 15m Vice-Chancellor Bartley Humbolt has problems. His young university is almost bankrupt, his wife is threatening to leave him, his protége professor from industry is threatening to…
- 10 Breath Jan 23, 1975 · 1h 15m A story about an asthma sufferer
- 11 The Death of a Young, Young Man Jan 30, 1975 · 1h 15m Three young students suspended from school face various problems.
- 12 Sunset Across the Bay Feb 20, 1975 · 1h 15m A elderly couple become disillusioned when they retire to their favorite holiday resort.
- 13 Funny Farm Feb 27, 1975 · 1h 15m One day in the life a nurse in a mental hospital
- 14 Goodbye Mar 6, 1975 · 1h 15m "All I said was the gramophone's too loud." Tony and Zoe Lyle 's silly row starts like any other, but Tony finds that Zoe means it this time. She's walking out and he's got a week to save…
- 15 Just Another Saturday Mar 13, 1975 · 1h 15m A young man participating in the Orange Parade in Glasgow becomes disillusioned with the pageant when he discovers its unpleasant and violent history and witnesses the participants'…
- 16 A Child of Hope Apr 24, 1975 · 1h 15m Thirty-seven men from the disputed territory of South West Africa are on trial for their lives in Pretoria, 1,000 miles from their home. They are to be tried under South Africa's Terrorism…
- 17 The Saturday Party May 1, 1975 · 1h 15m When a stockbroker loses his job, he decides to throw a party.
- 18 Wednesday Love May 8, 1975 · 1h 15m Two women, looking for amusement on their afternoons off, visit a drinking club.
- 19 The Dandelion Clock May 15, 1975 · 1h 15m In Belfast, a girl awaits the return of her missing father.
- 20 Brassneck May 22, 1975 · 1h 15m England, 1945-75: Builder Alfred Bagley makes a fortune, with a little help from his friends.
- 21 The Floater May 29, 1975 · 1h 15m A comedy about the law - seen from the inside. All formality and procedure on the surface but not quite so convincing when you see the works.
- 22 By Common Consent Jun 5, 1975 · 1h 15m Political fantasy about a fascist regime