October 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of anthology drama series PLAY FOR TODAY, which comprised broadcasts of more than 300 one-off television plays on the BBC between 1970 and 1984, combining some of the era’s finest writing, acting and directing talents and leaving a significant cultural legacy.
To kick off a vast programme of activity to mark this milestone, join us as an esteemed panel of guests discuss the immense significance of Play for Today and the launch of the BFI Play for Today at 50 Blu-ray boxset.
Original writers and producers David Edgar and Kenith Trodd, who worked on PLAY FOR TODAY, are joined by contemporary television drama writer Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials, National Treasure) and BFI National Archive Curator Lisa Kerrigan. Expertly chaired by documentary writer/director John Wyver, the discussion will explore what made PLAY FOR TODAY so special and the impact it has had on television drama 50 years on.
Find out more about Play for Today at 50: [ Ссылка ]
Tickets for the BFI Southbank programme of Play for Today screenings can be purchased here: [ Ссылка ]
Play For Today Volume One (4-Disc Blu-ray Box Set) will be released by BFI on 26 October 2020. Pre-order at the BFI Shop here: [ Ссылка ]
Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today, written and directed by panel host John Wyver will be broadcast on BBC Four on 12 October at 21:00.
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