Play for Today

1984 NR 1h 20m 7.1

Arthur's life is becoming miserable as he has to share his family home with an elderly dog and his incontinent father. His neighbour suggests a specialist who can help resolve the situation - but has Arthur fully understood?

A middle-aged man is feeling the strain of looking after his elderly grandfather, who is demanding and needs a lot of medical treatment. Then a neighbour suggests a painless way to be rid of him - This black comedy is set in the future, where euthanasia is lawful and increasingly common but it should still, ideally, be voluntary.

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Info about Play for Today

Studio(s): British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Originally Released: Jul 17, 1984

Genres: Comedy, Drama