The Play on One
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The Play on One

Drama

A series of television plays, some original, some based on pre-existing plays or novels.

Jan 19, 19884 seasons30 episodesEndedEN
Episodes
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Ep 1

Down Where the Buffalo Go

Jan 19, 1988
75m

Based at the Holy Loch naval base, the holy union of US Marine Carl and local girl Rachel is on the rocks, as she wants to leave Scotland and settle in America while he wants to remain.

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Ep 2

The Dark Room

Jan 26, 1988
59m

A reclusive couple live on a Scotland block with their infant son. But it soon becomes apparent there's something strange about their situation and the wife is on the verge of a breakdown. But just what is their secret?

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Ep 3

Normal Service

Feb 2, 1988
75m

It's General Election Day 1964, and the resources of Forth and Clyde Television are under stress. Too many shows want too many things done too quickly. Some of the design and graphics staff are intent on not getting involved. Others won't survive the strain.

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Ep 4

The Dunroamin' Rising

Feb 9, 1988
59m

A former firebrand socialist finds himself in a care home after a fall renders him unable to look after himself. But after learning that the staff are to be sacked for economic reasons, he rallies the residents to fight back.

A Wholly Healthy GlasgowEp 5

A Wholly Healthy Glasgow

Feb 16, 1988
71m

A new, idealistic gym instructor threatens the seedy lifestyle of the current employees of the Adonis Health Club in Glasgow.

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Ep 6

Unreported Incident

Feb 23, 1988
59m

Once enemies at opposite ends of a gun on the Irish border, Jack Lawrence and Jimmy Dunne wound up with lives inextricably entwined. Chat show host Michael Flynn wants a sob story with a happy ending, but Jack and Jimmy give him something else entirely.

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