Dramarama (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 1983, Dramarama is a sci-fi & fantasy and drama series.
What it’s about. Dramarama is the name of a British children's anthology series broadcast on ITV between 1983 and 1989. It tended to feature drama of a science fiction or supernatural bent. The series was created by Anna Home, then head of children's and youth programming at TVS, however production responsibilities were divided amongst most of the regional ITV franchise holders. Thus, each episode was in practice a one-off production with its own cast and crew, up to and including the executive producer. Dramarama was largely a place for new talent to prove themselves and was a launching pad for the likes of Anthony Horowitz, Paul Abbott, Kay Mellor, Janice Hally, Tony Kearney, David Tennant and Ann Marie Di Mambro. It was one of Dennis Spooner's last credits. One of Dramarama's episodes, "Dodger, Bonzo And The Rest", gained so much popularity that it was turned in to its own series the following year. It starred Lee Ross and was based around a large foster home. The episode "Blackbird Singing In The Dead of Night" was developed by Granada into the TV series Children's Ward. It was also repeated for the first time since its original broadcast on 5 January 2013, during CITV's 30th anniversary Old Skool Weekend. The Series 7 episode "Back To Front" – notable for featuring a mirror image of the Yorkshire Television logo card at the end – was repeated on 6 January 2013, again as part of CITV's 30th anniversary Old Skool Weekend.
Who’s in it. Dramarama stars Anthony Daniels as Mr. Cane, Alfred Marks as Captain Katt, Christopher Biggins as Arnold and Jim Broadbent as Uncle Keith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Dramarama has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dramarama page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dramarama tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dramarama (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dramarama change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dramarama worth watching?
- Dramarama holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dramarama?
- Dramarama stars Anthony Daniels, Alfred Marks, Christopher Biggins, Jim Broadbent and David Tennant.
- When was Dramarama released?
- Dramarama was released in 1983.