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The Afternoon Play

★ 7.4 74 votes 2003–present 5 seasons · 25 episodes Ended BBC One
Starring
Rob SwintonRobert StoneDenise WelchDaniela Denby-AsheJeremy SheffieldTracie Bennett
Starring
Rob SwintonRobert StoneDenise WelchDaniela Denby-AsheJeremy SheffieldTracie Bennett
Ratings per Episode
246810
Votes per Episode
06131925
AvgE1E2E3E4E5
S17.27.17.86.46.8
S27.45.58.7
S37.97.97.8
S47.97.28.57.67.2
S57.58.26.37.3

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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

Series 12003
7.24354h 35m
Series 22004
7.4175
Series 32005
7.9185
Series 42006
7.9505
Series 52007
7.5295

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Rob Swinton Alan, Concierge
Robert Stone Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Loan Shark
Denise Welch Carol Haye
Daniela Denby-Ashe Kate
Jeremy Sheffield Tom Rourke
Tracie Bennett Yvonne
Ray Burdis Arnie Griffin
Robson Green Oliver Barrett
Paula Wilcox Kathy Hughes
Kaye Wragg Julie Singleton

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