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

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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.

Featured Crew

John Wyver
Writer
John Wyver
Director

Cast

Martina Laird
Martina Laird
Narrator (voice)
Ken Loach
Ken Loach
Self – Director
Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh
Self – Filmmaker
Tony Garnett
Tony Garnett
Self – Producer (archive footage, 1993)
Ann Scott
Ann Scott
Self – Script Editor & Producer

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