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Play for Today: Series 6

25 episodes · first aired Oct 13, 1975

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  1. 1 Plaintiffs and Defendants Oct 14, 1975 · 1h 15m A married barrister's life begins to unravel when it seems that his high-strung mistress may reveal all.
  2. 2 Two Sundays Oct 21, 1975 · 1h 15m An author tells an old school chum that he is about to publish a novel revealing their old relationship.
  3. 3 Moss Oct 28, 1975 · 1h 15m Moss is a miser whose only love is his grandson. Then tragedy strikes, and Moss is "reborn."
  4. 4 84 Charing Cross Road Nov 4, 1975 · 1h 15m An American woman corresponds with a London bookshop owner over a period of 20 years
  5. 5 Keep an Eye on Albert Nov 11, 1975 · 1h 15m Terry has begun to neglect his wife for a life of drinking, weight lifting, pigeon racing and other women. But when his best friend Albert returns from the navy and begins to pay Terry's…
  6. 6 Children of the Sun Nov 18, 1975 · 1h 15m "You expect to face a bit of danger when you travel. Half the fun of it. But you keep cool and bluff your way out. After all, we're all British aren't we?"
  7. 7 After the Solo Nov 25, 1975 · 1h 15m A boy enjoys success in the choir until his voice breaks at puberty.
  8. 8 Through the Night Dec 2, 1975 · 1h 15m A woman goes into hospital to receive treatment for breast cancer.
  9. 9 A Passage to England Dec 9, 1975 · 1h 15m A group of Asians plans to sneak into England using a fishing boat
  10. 10 Rumpole of the Bailey Dec 16, 1975 · 1h 15m Rumpole defends a young West Indian boy accused of attempted murder.
  11. 11 The Other Woman Jan 6, 1976 · 1h 11m An aggressive lesbian disrupts the lives of those around her.
  12. 12 Nuts in May Jan 13, 1976 · 1h 15m Smug married couple Keith and Candice Marie “keen exponents of their belief in organic health food, exercise and the environment” are on a camping holiday, where they find that it is not…
  13. 13 Doran's Box Jan 20, 1976 · 1h 15m A long-distance lorry driver; a spaceman; a volunteer under reduced environmental conditions; a man in solitary confinement: the discomfort of these people is shared by Doran - when he…
  14. 14 Packman's Barn Jan 27, 1976 · 1h 15m John Barrett returns to his remote hill farm after 20 years to deal with some unfinished business, and finds himself once again in conflict with the locals.
  15. 15 A Story to Frighten the Children Feb 3, 1976 · 1h 15m A woman encounters trouble when she arrives home late at night, but her neighbors on a nearby estate claim to have seen and heard nothing.
  16. 16 The Happy Hunting Ground Feb 10, 1976 · 1h 15m The fish quay is a happy hunting ground for an ambitious young rogue like Bob, who has an eye on the boss's business - and all that goes with it.
  17. 17 The Jumping Bean Bag Feb 17, 1976 · 1h 15m An end-of-term play with a difference as Ozzie and the boys break into a hard rock number. But even though they make the big time, success has its darker side.
  18. 18 Clay, Smeddum and Greenden Feb 24, 1976 · 1h 15m A play based on three short stories about the Scottish people and their relationship with the land: ""Clay"" concerns a farmer's obsession with his fields to the exclusion of his dying…
  19. 19 Love Letters on Blue Paper Mar 2, 1976 · 1h 15m Why has Sonia taken to writing letters to her husband, posted to him in the letter-box just outside their house - love letters, on blue paper, recalling with increasing vividness the early…
  20. 20 Willie Rough Mar 9, 1976 · 1h 15m A story depicting life in a shipyard
  21. 21 Tiptoe through the Tulips Mar 16, 1976 · 1h 15m A divorced woman is introduced to a separated man at an awkward dinner party.
  22. 22 The Peddler Mar 23, 1976 · 1h 15m One pill, and you're floating on air. A different one, and you're full of lead. Married, mortgaged, broke, a love-affair gone sour - which drug can help Alec?
  23. 23 Early Struggles Mar 30, 1976 · 1h 15m A story about a father's attempts at single parenthood
  24. 24 Double Dare Apr 6, 1976 · 1h 15m A playwright spends an afternoon in a hotel room with an actress who takes on the role of call girl for research purposes.
  25. 25 The House of Bernarda Alba Jul 28, 1976 · 1h 15m The eldest daughter of a domineering, overprotective mother becomes engaged to an unprincipled young man who has money.