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Plays for Britain

Season 1 1976

  • 1976-04-05T23:00:00Z on ITV1
  • 1h
  • 5h 49m (6 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
An anthology series of six contemporary plays from writers at relatively early stages in their careers.

6 episodes

Series Premiere

1976-04-05T23:00:00Z

1x01 The Paradise Run

Series Premiere

1x01 The Paradise Run

  • 1976-04-05T23:00:00Z1h

Johnny has joined the army because he likes canoeing, but ends up in a war-torn city and is compromised into helping the enemy. However, desertion will not be a solution, and he finds himself more distressed than ever.

1976-04-12T23:00:00Z

1x02 The Lifeswappers

1x02 The Lifeswappers

  • 1976-04-12T23:00:00Z1h

Trevor has rotten job and a bitchy wife so answers an advert to become a "life-swapper". Once Trevor starts life swapping he can't foresee where it will end nor which life to pick.

1976-04-19T23:00:00Z

1x03 Sunshine in Brixton

1x03 Sunshine in Brixton

  • 1976-04-19T23:00:00Z1h

16-year-old Otis wants to be a professional footballer but hates going to school as he is often sent to headmaster to be disciplined. When new sports teacher arrives things look up but he learns sportsman need to be discipline too.

1976-04-26T23:00:00Z

1x04 Hitting Town

1x04 Hitting Town

  • 1976-04-26T23:00:00Z1h 1m

Ralph decides his sister Clare needs cheering up following the break up of her marriage. The pair hit the town and Clare struggles to control Ralph's outrageous behaviour. Returning to her flat they pair end up in bed together.

1976-05-03T23:00:00Z

1x05 Fast Hands

1x05 Fast Hands

  • 1976-05-03T23:00:00Z48m

Jimmy is a talented young boxer. Every punch he throws is eagerly watched by his trainer, and resented by his girlfriend. His parents, however, aren't particularly interested - until a large car and what appears to be a handsome contract arrive at the door.

1976-05-10T23:00:00Z

1x06 Shuttlecock

1x06 Shuttlecock

  • 1976-05-10T23:00:00Z1h

9-year-old Harry finds himself a pawn in the battle between his divorced parents. His father Sam expects Harry to be a man and treats him accordingly. As the boy withdraws into himself his father ramps up the pressure.

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