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Series · 1988 – 1991 · Drama

The Play on One

★6.0 1988 – 1991 4 Seasons Bill Bryden TV-MA

A series of television plays, some original, some based on pre-existing plays or novels.

Seasons & episodes

4 seasons · 30 episodes

Down Where the Buffalo Go

Episode 01

Down Where the Buffalo Go

Jan 19, 1988 · 75 min

Based at the Holy Loch naval base, the holy union of US Marine Carl and local girl Rachel is on the rocks, as she wants to leave Scotland and settle in America while he wants to remain.

The Dark Room

Episode 02

The Dark Room

Jan 26, 1988 · 59 min

A reclusive couple live on a Scotland block with their infant son. But it soon becomes apparent there's something strange about their situation and the wife is on the verge of a breakdown. But just what is their secret?

Normal Service

Episode 03

Normal Service

Feb 2, 1988 · 75 min

It's General Election Day 1964, and the resources of Forth and Clyde Television are under stress. Too many shows want too many things done too quickly. Some of the design and graphics staff are intent on not getting involved. Others won't survive the strain.

The Dunroamin' Rising

Episode 04

The Dunroamin' Rising

Feb 9, 1988 · 59 min

A former firebrand socialist finds himself in a care home after a fall renders him unable to look after himself. But after learning that the staff are to be sacked for economic reasons, he rallies the residents to fight back.

A Wholly Healthy Glasgow

Episode 05

A Wholly Healthy Glasgow

Feb 16, 1988 · 71 min

A new, idealistic gym instructor threatens the seedy lifestyle of the current employees of the Adonis Health Club in Glasgow.

Unreported Incident

Episode 06

Unreported Incident

Feb 23, 1988 · 59 min

Once enemies at opposite ends of a gun on the Irish border, Jack Lawrence and Jimmy Dunne wound up with lives inextricably entwined. Chat show host Michael Flynn wants a sob story with a happy ending, but Jack and Jimmy give him something else entirely.

Airbase

Episode 07

Airbase

Mar 1, 1988 · 59 min

Madeline Kohler, a young female American Air Force officer, is posted to the all-male world of a U.S. airbase in Britain.

The Party

Episode 08

The Party

Mar 8, 1988 · 59 min

While Paris students protest in May 1968, television producer Joe Shawcross hosts a discussion of Socialist beliefs and actions in his fashionable London home, only to realise that he is not living his own ideals.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.0 /10

based on 3 votes

Synopsis

A series of television plays, some original, some based on pre-existing plays or novels.

Drama

Where to watch The Play on One

The Play on One is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Bill Bryden has 4 seasons and 30 total episodes, rated 6.0/10 by 3 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Play on One have?

The Play on One has 4 seasons with 30 episodes in total.

Is The Play on One still on the air?

The Play on One has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Play on One?

The Play on One airs on BBC One.

When did The Play on One first air?

The Play on One first aired on January 19, 1988.

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