Playhouse Presents

Playhouse Presents

Drama 2012

A star-studded collection of contemporary short dramas, specially commissioned for this strand and featuring leading talent both on and off screen. The cast includes international stars such as Emma Thompson and Olivia Williams in thought-provoking and touching works by acclaimed writers.

Drama 2012

M

Starring Emma Thompson

EPISODE 2

Nellie and Melba

Paul O'Grady and Sheila Hancock star in O'Grady and Sandi Toksvig's entertaining play. A 51-year-old and his mum try to fulfil their showbiz dreams at a local talent show.

26 min · 19 Apr 2012 M
EPISODE 4

King of the Teds

The lives of married couple Tom Jones and Alison Steadman are turned upside down when old friend Blenda Blethyn turns up unexpectedly.

26 min · 14 Apr 2012 M
EPISODE 5

City Hall

Olivia Williams stars as a working-class mum who lands the job of London Mayor after her defiant stand against rioters becomes an internet hit.

25 min · 3 May 2012 M
EPISODE 8

Walking the Dogs

Emma Thompson, Eddie Marsan and Russell Tovey star in a touching comedy drama based on real-life events. An intruder breaks into the Queen's bedroom.

26 min · 31 May 2012 M
EPISODE 9

The Man

Sandi Toksvig's chilling look at how an unelected few can decide the fate of the world.

25 min · 7 June 2012 M
EPISODE 10

The Other Woman

Trevor Eve and Geraldine James star as a couple whose ailing homelife is mirrored on a TV show they work on.

26 min · 14 June 2012 M

Emma Thompson

Actor

About

Playhouse Presents

DRAMA

A star-studded collection of contemporary short dramas, specially commissioned for this strand and featuring leading talent both on and off screen. The cast includes international stars such as Emma Thompson and Olivia Williams in thought-provoking and touching works by acclaimed writers.

Information

Studio: SART1HD
Released: 2012
Rated: M

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Audio: English (United Kingdom) (AAC)