ITV Play of the Week (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Series · ★ 4
Released in 1955, ITV Play of the Week is a drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. A UK anthology series of single plays from major playwrights old and new. It ran from 1955 to 1974, producing about five hundred ninety-minute episodes from Granada Television. Season 1 also incorporates the Plays from the 'H.M. Tennant Globe Theatre' series, some of which were incorporated and labelled in listings as official Play of the Week episodes and some of which were played in place of Play of the Week episodes in alternative ITV regions. All 8 plays have been incorporated into this entry for convenience.
Who’s in it. ITV Play of the Week stars Lally Bowers as Mrs. Gudgeon, Arthur Lawrence as Charles Revere, Hilary Liddell as Jane Hornby and Michael Meacham as Raymond Wilde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, ITV Play of the Week has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch ITV Play of the Week page.
If you liked it. Fans of ITV Play of the Week tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch ITV Play of the Week (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for ITV Play of the Week change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is ITV Play of the Week worth watching?
- ITV Play of the Week holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in ITV Play of the Week?
- ITV Play of the Week stars Lally Bowers, Arthur Lawrence, Hilary Liddell, Michael Meacham and Robert Raikes.
- When was ITV Play of the Week released?
- ITV Play of the Week was released in 1955.