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The Play of the Week

The Play of the Week

Description: ITV Play of the Week is a 90-minute UK television anthology series produced by a variety of companies including Granada Television, Associated-Rediffusion, ATV and Anglia Television. From 1956 to 1966 approximately 500 episodes aired on ITV. Wikipedia
Genre: Anthology
Year Released: 1959
First episode air date: September 27, 1955
Awards: British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series, MORE
Writers: Philip Mackie
Executive Producer: Philip Mackie
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