Play for Today is being revived on Channel 5 to support young writers, actors, and producers from lower-income backgrounds. The first four new productions cover various serious themes including a failing school, celebrity abuse, ageing, and money. Established talent will assist in this endeavor. The original series, known for high-quality standalone dramas, ran from 1970 to 1984 and featured over 300 productions, impacting British television significantly. The revival aims to shape the future of British drama, giving a voice to underrepresented creatives and addressing important social issues.
Play for Today is being revived on Channel 5, to give young writers, actors and producers from lower-income backgrounds a way into TV, helped by established talent. The first four productions cover a failing Adolescence-style school in special measures, celebrity and historical abuse, ageing and money, and feature appearances from stars including Anita Dobson, Nigel Havers, Sue Johnston and Alan Davies.
Channel 5 commissioning editor Paul Testar said Play for Today was synonymous with high-quality standalone television dramas. Its revival would help shape the future of British drama, providing an opportunity to support emerging talent behind the scenes.
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