Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today
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.
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Martina Laird
Narrator (voice)
Ken Loach
Self – Director
Mike Leigh
Self – Filmmaker
Tony Garnett
Self – Producer (archive footage, 1993)
Ann Scott
Self – Script Editor & Producer
Richard Eyre
Self – Director & Producer
David Hare
Self – Writer & Director
Dennis Potter
Self – Writer (archive footage, 1973 & 1977)
Margaret Matheson
Self – Producer
Huw Wheldon
Self – Managing Director, BBC TV (archive footage, 1968-1975)
David Rose
Self – Producer (archive footage, 1988)
Peter Ansorge
Self – Producer & Script Editor
Roy Battersby
Self – Director
Kenith Trodd
Self – Producer
William Hardcastle
Self (archive footage)
Alasdair Milne
Self – Managing Director, BBC Television
Alan Clarke
Self – Director, 'Scum' (archive footage)
Horace Ové
Self – Director (archive footage, 1982)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Wyver
- Screenplay & Story
- John Wyver
- Original Title
- Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Illuminations
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Wyver
John Wyver
Department Leadership Roster
John Wyver
Writer
John Wyver
Director
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What is Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today about?
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.
Who directed Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today?
Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today was directed by John Wyver.
Who stars in Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today?
The principal cast of Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today includes Martina Laird, Ken Loach, Mike Leigh, Tony Garnett, Ann Scott.
When was Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today released and how long is it?
Drama Out of a Crisis: A Celebration of Play for Today was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.