Daniel Rands
Director
Play for Today (2025)
Season 1
Revival of the 1970s and 80s series of individual plays, originally shown on the BBC, now freshly-commissioned for Channel 5 and a whole new era of life in Britain.
Released Nov. 13, 2025
Episode 49 min
None+
S1E1 - Never To Late
A rebellious woman moves to a retirement village, butting heads with quirky residents and strict rules. When her old flame resurfaces, her plan to get evicted evolves into confronting past secrets and finding new beginnings.
Nov. 13, 2025, midnight
S1E2 - Big Winners
It's a story about Edith and Arthur Thistle – for fifty-three years, they have managed to get by—never rich, never extravagant, but always together. That all changes in an instant when they win fourteen million pounds in the lottery. Arthur dreams of spending big, finally tasting the high life. But before the celebrations can begin, Edith drops a bombshell: she wants a divorce.
Nov. 20, 2025, midnight
S1E3 - A Knock at the Door
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.
Dec. 4, 2025, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
Dec. 11, 2025, midnight
Network: 5
Episode Runtime: 49 min.
Season Runtime: 196 min.
Released: Nov. 13, 2025
Last Air Date: Dec. 11, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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