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

Plot Summary

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 range of archive extracts and original interviews with many who created the series, including producers Kenith Trodd, Margaret Matheson and Richard Eyre, and directors Mike Leigh, David Hare and Ken Loach.

Top Cast

Martina Laird Narrator (voice)

Ken Loach Self – Director

Mike Leigh Self – Filmmaker

Tony Garnett Self – Producer (archive footage, 1993)

Ann Scott Self – Script Editor & Producer