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

2020Directed by John Wyver

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Released: October 12, 2020
Runtime: 1h 29m

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

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Director: John Wyver
Writer: John Wyver

Principal cast

In billing order

Martina LairdNarrator (voice)
Ken LoachSelf – Director
Mike LeighSelf – Filmmaker
Tony GarnettSelf – Producer (archive footage, 1993)
Ann ScottSelf – Script Editor & Producer
Richard EyreSelf – Director & Producer

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