Play of the Month facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Play of the Month |
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| Genre | Drama Anthology |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 121 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Cedric Messina, others |
| Production company(s) | BBC |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC 1 |
| Original release | October 19, 1965 – September 12, 1983 |
Play of the Month was a popular BBC television series. It brought famous plays to TV screens across the United Kingdom. Each episode showed a different play. These plays were either classic stories or new ones. The show often featured well-known British actors. It was a great way for people to see theatre from home.
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What Was Play of the Month?
Play of the Month was an anthology series. This means each episode told a complete, different story. It was not like a regular TV show with the same characters every week. Instead, every episode was a new play.
Bringing Plays to Your Home
The series took famous stage plays and adapted them for television. This allowed many more people to enjoy theatre. They could watch from their own homes. The plays included both old classics and newer works.
Famous Actors and Productions
Many talented British actors appeared in Play of the Month. They played the main roles in these TV plays. Each production was unique. It was like watching a new mini-movie every time.
When Did Play of the Month Air?
The series ran for many years. It started in October 1965. The final episode aired in September 1983. Over these years, a lot of plays were shown.
How Many Episodes?
In total, 121 episodes of Play of the Month were made. Each one was a different play. This made it one of the longest-running drama series on British television. It was usually shown on BBC1.
- Play of the Month at BBC Programmes
