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Play for Today

A former Russian operative in London becomes embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse when he is marked for elimination by Britain's top spy agency.

Main Cast

Ian HolmIan HolmAlexei
Helen MirrenHelen MirrenCelia
Nigel HaversNigel HaversHarman
Celia GregoryCelia GregoryFrances
Margery MasonMargery MasonCelia's Mother
Thorley WaltersThorley WaltersOld Wedding Guest
Hugh ThomasHugh ThomasCastle
Tony DoyleTony DoyleKirby
Chris LanghamChris LanghamDrinkwater
Rupert EverettRupert EverettBoy at Party
Julian SandsJulian SandsGroom
Kate PercivalKate PercivalBride
Desmond LlewelynDesmond LlewelynOfficial in Dream
Kay AdsheadKay AdsheadHotel Waitress
Yuri BorienkoYuri BorienkoPorter

Creators

Charles SturridgeCharles SturridgeDirector
Stephen PoliakoffStephen PoliakoffWriter

Info about Play for Today

Studio(s): BBC

Originally Released: United States, Oct 19, 1982

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Comedy, Drama

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