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Play for Tomorrow

Season 1 Episode 4: The Nuclear Family

May 04, 1982NR1h 4m7.8

1999, and technology is being developed by keeping the populace terrified of the threat of nuclear war. For one family, a holiday could be the break they need - even if said holiday is a time of hard manual labour.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Crimes

1. Crimes

Aired: Apr 13, 1982

A play by Caryl Churchill, depicting the start of the 21st century. With pris...

Episode 2 Bright Eyes

2. Bright Eyes

Aired: Apr 20, 1982

New Year's Eve 1999, and Europe is a single army at war. Sam Howard visits hi...

Episode 3 Cricket

3. Cricket

Aired: Apr 27, 1982

Coanwood Cricket Club hold their selection committee for the weekend's match,...

Episode 4 The Nuclear Family

4. The Nuclear Family

Aired: May 4, 1982

1999, and technology is being developed by keeping the populace terrified of ...

Episode 5 Shades

5. Shades

Aired: May 11, 1982

The third and final play set in 1999, this edition features a young society t...

Episode 6 Easter 2016

6. Easter 2016

Aired: May 18, 1982

In March 2016, prior to the centennial of the Easter Rising at Northern Irela...

Info about Play for Tomorrow

Network: BBC One

Genres:Drama, Sci-Fi