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Play for Today

A tense standoff ensues after a botched heist at a busy eatery descends into chaos.

Main Cast

T-Bone WilsonT-Bone WilsonFrank Davies
Trevor ThomasTrevor ThomasBonsu Monroe
Archie PoolArchie PoolWes Dick
Carmen MunroeCarmen MunroeMrs Monroe
Floella BenjaminFloella BenjaminNorma
Helen WebbHelen WebbSheila
Shope ShodeindeShope ShodeindeLena
Stefan KaliphaStefan KaliphaPeter
Astley HarveyAstley HarveyRabby
Mellan MitchellMellan MitchellRam
Michael SheardMichael SheardPrison Officer
Johnny ShannonJohnny ShannonGambler
Max HarveyMax HarveyTermine
Michael ChesdenMichael ChesdenCostas
Peter MarinkerPeter MarinkerPoliceman
Peter DavidsonPeter DavidsonPoliceman
Larrington WalkerLarrington WalkerDeskman
Leonard FentonLeonard FentonHostage
Carlos DouglasCarlos DouglasHostage
Peter LairdPeter LairdHostage
Ray MarioniRay MarioniHostage
Alfred MaronAlfred MaronHostage
Colin StarkeyColin StarkeyHostage
Victor BaringVictor BaringHostage
Franco De RosaFranco De RosaHostage
John Louis MansiJohn Louis MansiHostage

Creators

Horace OvéHorace OvéDirector, Writer
Jim HawkinsJim HawkinsWriter

Info about Play for Today

Studio(s): BBC

Originally Released: United States, Nov 29, 1979

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Comedy, Drama

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