Centre Play 1973
What is Centre Play?
"Centre Play" is a television series that originated in the BBC's Television Centre studios. The series is an anthology, consisting of half hour plays.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 68
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 19, 1973
- Last aired
- Jul 19, 1977
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 68 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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"Centre Play" is a television series that originated in the BBC's Television Centre studios. The series is an anthology, consisting of half hour plays. It features a range of stories and characters, each presented in a self-contained episode. The series was produced in the studios of the BBC's Television Centre. The production team included creator Anne Head, who oversaw the development of the series. The series cast included Tony Selby, Gee, Flynn, and Robert Lindsay, among others.
Should you watch it?
“This anthology series features a collection of half-hour plays produced within the BBC Television Centre studios.”
- diverse range of new plays and adaptations
- features performances by established actors
- short episode formats may feel brief
- limited availability of archival footage
Watch it if you enjoy classic British television anthologies showcasing a variety of writers and performers.
The series consists of dramatic plays appropriate for a general television audience.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Places Where They Sing Jul 19, 1973
- E2 The Girls in Their Summer Clothes Jul 26, 1973
- E3 The Museum Attendant Aug 2, 1973
- E4 The Cornet Lesson Dec 24, 1973
- E5 The Illumination of Mr Shannon Dec 31, 1973
- E6 Dummy Run Jan 18, 1974
- E7 Sweetheart Jan 21, 1974
- E8 My Last Duchess Feb 1, 1974
- E9 Hurt Hawks Feb 8, 1974
- E10 Albert and the Mayor's Tree Jul 8, 1974
- E11 God Bless Thee, Jacky Maddison Jul 15, 1974
- E12 Is It Something I Said? Jul 22, 1974
- E13 Mutinies Jul 29, 1974
Season 2 · 19 episodes
- E1 Initiation Dec 30, 1974
- E2 The Saliva Milkshake Jan 6, 1975
- E3 Snooker Jan 13, 1975
- E4 The House on the Hill Jan 20, 1975
- E5 A Helping Hand Jan 27, 1975
- E6 The Trip to Jerusalem Feb 3, 1975
- E7 Suggest Tuesday Feb 13, 1975
- E8 Tea at Four Feb 20, 1975
- E9 Letter from a Soldier Feb 27, 1975
- E10 Gambit's Move Mar 6, 1975
- E11 Post Mortem Jul 7, 1975
- E12 The Flight Fund Jul 14, 1975
- E13 Hanging On Jul 21, 1975
- E14 Our Terry Jul 28, 1975
- E15 The Ghost of Adelphi Terrace Aug 11, 1975
- E16 The Stick Insect Aug 18, 1975
- E17 The Water Baby Aug 25, 1975
- E18 Judge the Bloody City Sep 1, 1975
- E19 Grace Sep 9, 1975
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Brent Geese Dec 6, 1975
- E2 Hoodwink Dec 13, 1975
- E3 The Imp of the Perverse Dec 20, 1975
- E4 You Talk Too Much Jan 10, 1976
- E5 Mirror, Mirror Jan 17, 1976
- E6 Grease Monkey Jan 24, 1976
- E7 England, Summer, Sunday Jan 31, 1976
- E8 The Weekend Feb 7, 1976
- E9 In the Labyrinth Feb 14, 1976
- E10 Two Men from Derby Feb 21, 1976
- E11 Piano Lessons Aug 8, 1976
- E12 A Wily Couple Aug 15, 1976
- E13 Sisters Aug 22, 1976
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Commonwealth Season: New Zealand – Old Man March Is Dead May 15, 1976
- E2 Commonwealth Season: Trinidad – Home Sweet India May 22, 1976
- E3 Commonwealth Season: Nigeria – A Kind of Marriage May 29, 1976
- E4 Commonwealth Season: Australia – Sweeping Plains May 29, 1976
- E5 Commonwealth Season: India – Apply, Apply, No Reply Jun 5, 1976
- E6 Commonwealth Season: Canada – For the Whales Jun 12, 1976
Season 5 · 7 episodes
- E1 Showcase: Riding South Aug 6, 1976
- E2 Showcase: A Man of Morality Aug 13, 1976
- E3 Showcase: The Squad Aug 20, 1976
- E4 Showcase: Fair Tradin' on the Dancin' Ground Aug 27, 1976
- E5 Showcase: Only Looking Sep 3, 1976
- E6 Showcase: Sea Change Sep 10, 1976
- E7 Showcase: City of Fear! Sep 17, 1976
Frequently asked questions
What is Centre Play?
It is an anthology television series consisting of half-hour plays.
When did the series air?
The series aired from 1973 to 1977.
Where was the series produced?
The plays were produced in the studios at the BBC's Television Centre.
How many episodes are there?
The series ran for 68 episodes across six seasons.
Who wrote the plays?
Writers included Andrew Davies, Hugh Whitemore, Anthony Read, Nigel Williams, Howard Brenton, Howard Schuman, Don Shaw, Barry Hines, and Robin Chapman.