Starring
Rob SwintonRobert StoneDaniela Denby-AsheDenise WelchTracie BennettJeremy Sheffield
Ratings per Episode
Votes per Episode
The Afternoon Play Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 6.4 | 6.8 | ||
| S2 | 7.4 | 5.5 | 8.7 | ||||
| S3 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | ||||
| S4 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 8.5 | 7.6 | 7.2 | ||
| S5 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 6.3 | 7.3 |
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About
The Afternoon Play is a British television anthology series of standalone contemporary dramas aired during the afternoons of 2003–07 on BBC One, featuring well-known actors in one-off stories. A daytime drama strand showcasing a variety of genres, from comedy to mystery, it was part of a long tradition of afternoon plays on BBC Radio 4, which would go on to influence the television version.
All Seasons
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Series 12003
7.24354h 35m
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Series 22004
7.4175
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Series 32005
7.9185
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Series 42006
7.9505
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Series 52007
7.5295
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Rob Swinton Alan, Concierge
Robert Stone Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Loan Shark
Daniela Denby-Ashe Kate
Denise Welch Carol Haye
Tracie Bennett Yvonne
Jeremy Sheffield Tom Rourke
Ray Burdis Arnie Griffin
Robson Green Oliver Barrett
Paula Wilcox Kathy Hughes
Kaye Wragg Julie Singleton