Play for Today

Name: Play for Today
Released: 2025-11-13T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Anita Dobson, Nigel Havers, Tracy-Ann Oberman

TV Show · Comedy · Romance

At her best friend Marjorie's funeral, Cynthia Jackson - mid-70s, bold and stylish - shocks her daughter Amanda with her refusal to play the frail widow. But when Cynthia collapses, Amanda insists she move into Cedar Wood Retirement Village.

2025 · 1h 0m

Starring Anita Dobson, Nigel Havers, Tracy-Ann Oberman

Director Sara Harrak

EPISODE 1

Never Too Late

Cynthia Jackson is forced to start her life over in a retirement home after her husband's passing. She rebels again the village's rules and reunites with an old fling who lives next door.

1h
EPISODE 2

Big Winners

A multi-million pound winning lottery ticket provokes 53 years of suppressed emotions in a relationship to crash to the surface. Sue Johnston and Paul Copley star in this devastating two hander.

1h
EPISODE 3

A Knock at the Door

Drama starring Alan Davies. A famous comedian is drawn into a nightmare when a bloodied young man collapses at his doorstep. An act of compassion twists into psychological terror.

1h
EPISODE 4

Special Measures

Teacher Amy Harrison is pushed to her breaking point at her failing school as she juggles an Ofsted inspection, the result of a pregnancy test, irate parents, a trainee teacher and a pupil in distress.

1h