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

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

    Narrator (voice)

  • Ken Loach

    Ken Loach

    Self – Director

  • Mike Leigh

    Mike Leigh

    Self – Filmmaker

  • Tony Garnett

    Tony Garnett

    Self – Producer (archive footage, 1993)

  • Ann Scott

    Ann Scott

    Self – Script Editor & Producer

  • Richard Eyre

    Richard Eyre

    Self – Director & Producer

  • David Hare

    David Hare

    Self – Writer & Director

  • Dennis Potter

    Dennis Potter

    Self – Writer (archive footage, 1973 & 1977)

  • Margaret Matheson

    Margaret Matheson

    Self – Producer

Overview

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.

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