‎Playhouse Presents - Apple TV

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 · 26 min

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 · Apr 19, 2012
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 · Apr 14, 2012
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 · May 3, 2012
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 · May 31, 2012
EPISODE 9

The Man

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

25 min · Jun 7, 2012
EPISODE 10

The Other Woman

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

26 min · Jun 14, 2012

Emma Thompson

Actor