Play for Today

1981 NR 1h 5m 7.7

Simon Simpson runs an entertainment agency in Liverpool. At one of his regular auditions in The Bootle Railway Club he sees an aggressive young man fresh from the dole queue who dreams of becoming a professional comedian.

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Main Cast

Bernard Hill Bernard Hill Simon Simpson
Max Hafler Max Hafler Joey Dukes
Debbie Arnold Debbie Arnold Marilyn
Vince Earl Vince Earl Ronny
Christopher Ryan Christopher Ryan Hound Dog
Ray Kingsley Ray Kingsley Rosco de Ville
Marianne Di Marko Marianne Di Marko Rhoda
Bill Bradley Bill Bradley Donald Peers
Margaret Mason Margaret Mason Trevor Preston Duo member
Dennis Neale Dennis Neale Trevor Preston Duo member

Creators

Bill Hays Bill Hays Director
John Bill John Bill Writer

Info about Play for Today

Studio(s): British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Originally Released: United States on Apr 28, 1981

Genres: Comedy, Drama