How many seasons and episodes does ITV Play of the Week have?

ITV Play of the Week has 13 seasons and 575 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 27, 1955 to September 18, 1967.

Is ITV Play of the Week renewed, ended, or canceled?

ITV Play of the Week has concluded its run and is officially ended.

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

It takes 358h 30m (21510 minutes) to watch the complete run of ITV Play of the Week. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 180 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 358.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 180 days.

Where can you stream or watch ITV Play of the Week?

ITV Play of the Week is available for streaming on Digital on-demand platforms & broadcast archives. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for ITV Play of the Week?

ITV Play of the Week has an official content rating of Not Rated.

Who are the lead actors in ITV Play of the Week?

The primary ensemble cast includes George Ghent as Doc, Marius Goring as Lewis Eliot (age 86 (deceased)), Philip Latham as Parrish (age 91 (deceased)), Peter Carlisle as Clerk of the Court (age 112).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch ITV Play of the Week?

1955 · 5 Seasons · 239 Episodes · Total Runtime: 358h 30m (21,510 mins)

Total Watch Time

358h 30m

21,510 minutes of non-stop content across all 239 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 358.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 180 days.

Average Episode Length

90 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

180 days

Finish by approximately Mar 24, 2027 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 25, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

359 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 19, 2027

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

180 days

Estimated completion:
Mar 24, 2027

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

90 days

Estimated completion:
Dec 24, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

45 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 9, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 358h 30m 1.25× Speed: 286h 48m (saves 71.7h) 1.50× Speed: 239h 0m (saves 119.5h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Shortest Season	40 episodes	60h 0m (3,600 mins)	90 mins/ep	16.7%
Season 2	50 episodes	75h 0m (4,500 mins)	90 mins/ep	20.9%
Season 3	48 episodes	72h 0m (4,320 mins)	90 mins/ep	20.1%
Season 4	50 episodes	75h 0m (4,500 mins)	90 mins/ep	20.9%
Season 5 Longest Season	51 episodes	76h 30m (4,590 mins)	90 mins/ep	21.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching ITV Play of the Week

Can I binge-watch ITV Play of the Week in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 358.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 180 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; ITV Play of the Week contains 358h 30m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of ITV Play of the Week at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 180 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Mar 24, 2027.

Which season of ITV Play of the Week is the longest?

Season 5 is the longest season with a total runtime of 76h 30m across 51 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in ITV Play of the Week?

The series consists of 239 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 358h 30m (21,510 minutes) of screen time.