Series

ITV Play of the Week

★ 4.0(5)19551h 30m13 seasons

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Good to know

Release date: 1955-09-27
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Seasons: 13
Episodes: 575
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Associated-Rediffusion Television

About ITV Play of the Week

ITV Play of the Week is a 1955 web series in the Drama and Comedy genres. It spans 13 seasons and 575 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 4.0/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch ITV Play of the Week in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (13)

Season 140 eps · 1955

Season 250 eps · 1956

Season 348 eps · 1957

Season 450 eps · 1958

Season 551 eps · 1959

Season 652 eps · 1960

Season 731 eps · 1961

Season 851 eps · 1962

Season 953 eps · 1963

Season 1048 eps · 1964

Season 1147 eps · 1965

Season 1243 eps · 1966

Season 1311 eps · 1967

Themes & keywords

anthologybased on play or musicalbased on short story

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch ITV Play of the Week in Ireland?+

ITV Play of the Week is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is ITV Play of the Week on Netflix?+

ITV Play of the Week is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How many seasons of ITV Play of the Week are there?+

ITV Play of the Week has 13 seasons and 575 episodes in total.

When did ITV Play of the Week come out?+

ITV Play of the Week is a 1955 web series.

What genre is ITV Play of the Week?+

ITV Play of the Week is Drama and Comedy series.