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Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today

John Wyver

2020 • 1h 29m

Marking Play for Today’s 50th anniversary, Drama Out of a Crisis is a compelling exploration of the series, its origins, achievements, controversies and legacies. Featuring a rich and surprising rang...

Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today

Cast

Martina Laird

Martina LairdNarrator (voice)

Ken Loach

Ken LoachSelf – Director

Mike Leigh

Mike LeighSelf – Filmmaker

Tony GarnettSelf – Producer (archive footage, 1993)

Ann ScottSelf – Script Editor & Producer

Richard Eyre

Richard EyreSelf – Director & Producer

David Hare

David HareSelf – Writer & Director

Dennis Potter

Dennis PotterSelf – Writer (archive footage, 1973 & 1977)

Margaret MathesonSelf – Producer

Huw WheldonSelf – Managing Director, BBC TV (archive footage, 1968-1975)

David Rose

David RoseSelf – Producer (archive footage, 1988)

Peter AnsorgeSelf – Producer & Script Editor

Roy Battersby

Roy BattersbySelf – Director

Kenith Trodd

Kenith TroddSelf – Producer

William HardcastleSelf (archive footage)

Crew

John Wyver

John WyverWriter

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