Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today

2020
1h 29m
Documentary

Marking Play for Today’s 50th anniversary, Drama Out of a Crisis is a compelling exploration of the series, its origins, achievements, controversies and legacies. Featuring a rich and surprising range of archive extracts and original interviews with many who created the series, including producers Kenith Trodd, Margaret Matheson and Richard Eyre, and directors Mike Leigh, David Hare and Ken Loach.

Top Cast

Martina Laird

Martina Laird

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Peter Ansorge

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Roy Battersby

Roy Battersby

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Rachel Billington

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Richard Eyre

Richard Eyre

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David Hare

David Hare

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Mike Leigh

Mike Leigh

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Ken Loach

Ken Loach

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Margaret Matheson

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Ann Scott

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