Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 4.0/10
ITV Play of the Week
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1955, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 4.0 across its 13 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Comedy.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Seasons
Season 1
40 Episodes • Aired 1955-09-27
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
50 Episodes • Aired 1956-09-10
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
48 Episodes • Aired 1957-09-04
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
50 Episodes • Aired 1958-09-03
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 5
51 Episodes • Aired 1959-09-01
No season overview provided for this season.