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''The Afternoon Play'' is a British television anthology series, which consists of standalone contemporary dramas first shown during the daytime on BBC One. The first episode, entitled "Turkish Delight", aired on 27 January 2003. Since, a total of twenty-five episodes have been broadcast across five series. The last episode was broadcast on 26 January 2007. The series was nominated for a BAFTA award in 2005 for Best New Director for an episode directed by the actress Sarah Lancashire. As of 2009, the series has been replaced in the schedules by fellow anthology series '' Moving On'', which follows a very similar format. Transmissions Episodes Series 1 (2003) Series 2 (2004) Series 3 (2005) Series 4 (2006) Series 5 (2007) See also * ''Armchair Theatre'' * ''Theatre 625'' * ''The Wednesday Play'' * ''ITV Playhouse'' * '' Play for Today'' * ''Screen One ''Screen One'' is a British television anthology drama series, produced by the BBC and distributed by BBC W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama (genre)
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, teen drama, and comedy-drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular setting or subject-matter, or else they qualify the otherwise serious tone of a drama with elements that encourage a broader range of moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of cinema or television that involve fictional stories are forms of drama in the broader sense if their storytelling is achieved by means of actors who represent ( mimesis) characters. In this broader ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
June Whitfield
Dame June Rosemary Whitfield (11 November 1925 – 29 December 2018) was an English radio, television, and film actress. Her big break was a lead in the radio comedy '' Take It from Here'', which aired on the BBC Light Programme in 1953. Television roles soon followed, including appearances with Tony Hancock throughout his television career. In 1966, Whitfield played the leading role in the television sitcom ''Beggar My Neighbour'', which ran for three series. She also appeared in four ''Carry On'' films: ''Carry On Nurse'' (1959), '' Carry On Abroad'' (1972), '' Carry On Girls'' (1973), and '' Carry On Columbus'' (1992). In 1968, Whitfield and Terry Scott began a long television partnership, which peaked with roles as husband and wife in '' Happy Ever After'' (1974–1979) and ''Terry and June'' (1979–1987). From 1992 to 2012, Whitfield played Edina Monsoon's mother in Jennifer Saunders' ''Absolutely Fabulous''. She played a regular character in ''Last of the Summer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver James (actor)
Oliver James (born Oliver James Hutson; 1 June 1980) is an English actor, musician, singer, and songwriter. Acting career James trained at the Guildford School of Acting and made his acting debut in the made-for-television short film ''School's Out'' as Dean. He then appeared in an episode for the BBC television series ''The Afternoon Play''. In 2002, James was cast as the role of Ian Wallace in the teen romantic comedy '' What a Girl Wants''. The film was directed by Dennie Gordon and co-starred Amanda Bynes. The movie was released in 2003, to mixed critical reception, and a moderate box office with worldwide earnings of $50,732,139. In 2004, James was cast to portray the role of Jay Corgan in New Line Cinema's musical drama film ''Raise Your Voice''. The film which was directed by Sean McNamara and co-starred Hilary Duff. The film received negative reviews from critics and was a box-office bomb earning worldwide $14,867,514. In 2006, James signed on for the BBC drama telev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremy Edwards
Jeremy Edwards (born 17 February 1971) is an English actor, known for his roles as Kurt Benson in ''Hollyoaks'', Danny Shaughnessy in '' Holby City'' and Mike Taylor in ''Millie Inbetween'', as well as being a regular panellist and guest host on ''The Wright Stuff''. In October 2019, he appeared on the ITV series '' The X Factor: Celebrity'', with ballroom dancer Brendan Cole. Early life As a child, Edwards attended Millfield. He has a degree in Politics and Public Administration from Manchester Metropolitan University, and his previous jobs include being a merchant banker. Career Edwards played Kurt Benson in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', a role he portrayed from 1995 to 1999, before appearing in the BBC medical drama '' Holby City'', in which he played Danny Shaughnessy from 1999 to 2003. In 2001, Edwards appeared on ''Lily Savage's Blankety Blank''. In January 2005, Edwards took part in the third series of ''Celebrity Big Brother'', where he finished in fourth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cat Simmons
Cat Simmons is an English actress, known for her role as DC Kezia Walker in the long-running ITV drama ''The Bill'', and for starring in ''Family Affairs'' as Scarlett Anderson. She also played Sista Twista in ''Life and Lyrics''. She also made appearances in ''No Angels'' and ''Casualty''. The daughter of a singer and nurse, her mother is English and her father is Guyanese. Simmons trained with the Oldham Theatre Workshop and National Youth Music Theatre and studied at Pleckgate High School, Mathematics and Computing College. Simmons has worked in numerous stage shows. Her work includes Nancy in Cameron Mackintosh's production of ''Oliver!'', Mary Magdalene in Gale Edwards' ''Jesus Christ Superstar'', the Young Vic's sell-out production of Langston Hughes' ''Simply Heavenly'' as Joyce, and the Princess in ''Aladdin'' alongside Ian McKellen. In 2005, Simmons collaborated with music group Three Levels and released a track called "Rock U 2Nite". Simmons returned to the Young ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Manners
Sarah Manners (born 25 August 1975) is an English actress and entrepreneur known for her roles in ''Casualty, Strictly Come Dancing,'' The Bill, '' Doctors'' and creating her Pilates app, Pilates On Tap. Early and personal life Manners was educated at King Edward VI Handsworth, Birmingham. She married computer salesman Ben O'Sullivan, in 2003 at Lickey, Worcestershire. Manners revealed in an interview that the two had divorced in 2009. She said, "We spent 10 years together and are still close. He's a lovely man". Career Manners began her career in 1997, appearing in one episode of the BBC soap opera '' EastEnders''. In 2000, Manners received the role of Joanna Helm in the BBC soap opera '' Doctors''. Of her role she said, "I got the best storylines in the world in ''Doctors'', my nan died of a brain tumour then it came out I killed her. I went mad and was addicted to anti-depressants, forged signatures and tried to kill myself". She later went on to appear in K.C. Gregory in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniela Denby-Ashe
Daniela Jolanta Denby-Ashe (born 9 August 1978) is an English actress. She is best known for playing Sarah Hills on the soap opera ''EastEnders'', Margaret Hale on the period drama ''North and South'', and Janey Harper on the BBC sitcom ''My Family''. She also played Lorraine Donnegan on the drama series '' Waterloo Road''. Early life Denby-Ashe was born in North West London on 9 August 1978, the daughter of Polish immigrants; her father's original name was Miroslaw Pszkit. Before her parents married, they decided to adopt a more British-sounding surname, so they each chose a surname they liked from the telephone directory and hyphenated them. Denby-Ashe is fluent in English, Polish, and French, learning the latter from her grandmother, who was raised in France until World War II broke out. She began studying ballet at the age of two and tap at a later stage; from the ages of 10 to 16, she attended several drama schools, including the Corona Academy. Career Denby-Ashe firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Linsley
Jonathan Linsley (born 17 January 1956) is an English actor who made his professional debut in 1980. He appeared on television in ''Last of the Summer Wine'' as "Crusher" Milburn (1984–87), and his film roles include '' Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'' and '' Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End'', as Ogilvey aboard the ship ''Flying Dutchman'' (2006–07). Early life Linsley's father was from Ramsgate, Kent, and his mother from Cockfield, County Durham; they met during the Second World War when his father was stationed with the tank regiment at Barnard Castle. Linsley was born at Bradford, and raised at Halesowen, near Birmingham, from the age of three, when his father's work dictated relocation, then at Tamworth, Staffordshire. When his father retired from industry, he bought a shop in the town of Skipton, North Yorkshire. Here Linsley attended Ermysted's Grammar School, during which time he joined the National Youth Theatre, then, despite an interest in wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa Riley
Lisa Jane Riley (born 13 July 1976) is an English actress and television presenter. Riley portrayed Mandy Dingle in the ITV (TV channel), ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' between 1995 and 2001, and again from 2019. She also replaced Jeremy Beadle as the presenter of ''You've Been Framed!'' between 1998 and 2002. She was also a contestant on the Strictly Come Dancing (series 10), tenth series of ''Strictly Come Dancing'', and a panellist on the ITV daytime series ''Loose Women''. Career Riley trained at the Oldham Theatre Workshop from the age of nine, and was signed by an agent three years later. Riley's early roles included appearances as an extra in both ''Coronation Street'' and ''Brookside (television programme), Brookside'' as well as a cast member in ''Butterfly Kiss'' which was directed by Michael Winterbottom. She then appeared in a guest role as Mandy Dingle in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'' in 1995. After proving popular with the audience, Riley was invited to join the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tracie Bennett
Tracie Bennett (born 17 June 1961) is an English singer and stage and television actress. She trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in Clapham, London. She played the role of Sharon Gaskell in ''Coronation Street'' from 1982 to 1984, returning to the role in 1999 and again in 2021. Best known for her roles in theatre, both dramatic and musical, Bennett has received two Olivier Awards for Best Supporting Role in a Musical for her performances in the musicals ''She Loves Me'' and '' Hairspray'' with additional nominations for her work in '' High Society'' and ''Follies''. Bennett was also nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for '' Mrs Henderson Presents'' while her performance as Judy Garland in '' End of the Rainbow'' earned her an Olivier nomination for Best Actress in a Play and a Tony Award nomination in the same category when the production transferred to Broadway. Career Bennett's first major television role was in ''Coronation Str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucy Benjamin
Lucy Benjamin (born Lucy Jane Baker; 25 June 1970) is an English actress. After appearing in various television series including '' Close to Home'' (1989–1990), ''Press Gang'' (1989–1993) and '' Jupiter Moon'' (1990, 1996), she was cast in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' as Lisa Fowler in 1998, for which she received a nomination for Most Popular Actress at the 2001 National Television Awards. Following her initial departure from the soap in 2003, she competed in '' The X Factor: Battle of the Stars'' (2006) which she won, as well as competing in '' I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'' (2009). She made guest returns to ''EastEnders'' in 2010 and 2017, while also appearing in series such as '' Casualty'' and '' Doctors''. From 2019 to 2020, she reprised her role as Lisa on ''EastEnders'' on a regular basis. Early life Benjamin was born on 25 June 1970 in Reading, Berkshire as Lucy Jane Baker. While attending school in Sandhurst, she performed in school concerts; her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph Ineson
Ralph Michael Ineson (; born 15 December 1969) is an English actor and narrator. Known for his deep, rumbling, Yorkshire-accented voice, his most notable roles include William in '' The Witch'', Dagmer Cleftjaw in ''Game of Thrones'', Amycus Carrow in the last three ''Harry Potter'' films, Donald Bamford in the BBC drama series '' Goodnight Sweetheart'', Chris Finch in the BBC sitcom ''The Office'', and Nikolai Tarakanov in the HBO historical drama miniseries ''Chernobyl''. Early life Ralph Michael Ineson was born in Leeds on 15 December 1969, and educated at Woodleigh School and Pocklington School. In the early 1990s, after studying theatre at Lancaster University's Furness College, he worked as a teacher and cricket coach at York Sixth Form College. Career Television He played the recurring character Chris Finch in the BBC comedy ''The Office''. He starred as Donald Bamford in the sitcom '' Goodnight Sweetheart'', as Zack in the soap opera ''Coronation Street'', and pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
