The Afternoon Play (2003)
| First Air Date: | 2003, January 27 |
| Last Air Date: | 2007, January 26 |
| Status: | Ended |
| Seasons: | 5 |
| Episodes: | 25 |
| Episode Runtime: | 60 min |
Overview:
The Afternoon Play is a British television anthology series of standalone contemporary dramas aired during the afternoons of 2003–07 on BBC One, featuring well-known actors in one-off stories. A daytime drama strand showcasing a variety of genres, from comedy to mystery, it was part of a long tradition of afternoon plays on BBC Radio 4, which would go on to influence the television version.