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ITV Play of the Week

1955 – 1967Show13 seasons575 episodes

ComedyDrama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A nostalgic, slow-burning drama series about everyday modern life and society, with standout dialogue.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for adrenaline, scares or comfort.

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Episodes

13 seasons · 575 episodes · best: S10E1 "The Other Man" 8.8

Episodes

7.6
7.5
7.3
8.2
8.0
8.0
6.8
8.4
6.9

Story

A UK anthology series of single plays from major playwrights old and new. It ran from 1955 to 1974, producing about five hundred ninety-minute episodes from Granada Television. Season 1 also incorporates the Plays from the 'H.M. Tennant Globe Theatre' series, some of which were incorporated and labelled in listings as official Play of the Week episodes and some of which were played in place of Play of the Week episodes in alternative ITV regions. All 8 plays have been incorporated into this entry for convenience.

Feels like

  • Classic British Drama
  • Theatrical Adaptations
  • Social Realism
  • Character-Driven
  • Dialogue-Heavy
  • Historical Archive
  • Intimate Performances
  • Mid-Century Aesthetic
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Societal Critique

Cast

24 of 71 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Graham Evans, Claude Whatham, Derek Bennett
Written by
Philip Mackie, Fay Weldon, Peter Graham Scott
Produced by
Philip Mackie, Cecil Clarke
Music by
Norman Kay

Everyone

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Facts

September 27, 1955 · September 18, 1967 · Ended

First aired
September 27, 1955
Last aired
September 18, 1967
Status
Ended
Length
13 seasons · 575 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is ITV Play of the Week worth watching?"

Questions about ITV Play of the Week

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is ITV Play of the Week worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.5). Season 9 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.8 against 8.4 for the best season.

Which season of ITV Play of the Week is best?

Season 10, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 9 is the weakest at 6.8. The highest-rated episode is The Other Man (season 10, episode 1) at 8.8, and the lowest is A Choice of Coward #1: Present Laughter (season 9, episode 51) at 6.3.

How long does it take to watch ITV Play of the Week?

863 h

About 863 hours: 575 episodes in 13 seasons of about 90 minutes each, aired from 1955 to 1967.

Will ITV Play of the Week make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is ITV Play of the Week plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.