Series · 1988 – 1991 · Drama
A series of television plays, some original, some based on pre-existing plays or novels.
4 seasons · 30 episodes

Episode 01
Down Where the Buffalo Go
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.

Episode 02
The Dark Room
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?

Episode 03
Normal Service
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.

Episode 04
The Dunroamin' Rising
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.

Episode 05
A Wholly Healthy Glasgow
A new, idealistic gym instructor threatens the seedy lifestyle of the current employees of the Adonis Health Club in Glasgow.

Episode 06
Unreported Incident
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.

Episode 07
Airbase
Madeline Kohler, a young female American Air Force officer, is posted to the all-male world of a U.S. airbase in Britain.

Episode 08
The Party
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.
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A series of television plays, some original, some based on pre-existing plays or novels.
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.
The Play on One has 4 seasons with 30 episodes in total.
The Play on One has ended and is no longer in production.
The Play on One airs on BBC One.
The Play on One first aired on January 19, 1988.
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