Play for Today The Silly Season (Season 12, Episode 15)
TV Episode | 74 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror

Play for Today

The Silly Season (Season 12, Episode 15)

TV Episode | 74 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror

Malcolm goes through life hating the mundanity of his existence as a factory worker and an unloved husband. But when students take up summer jobs at the factory, it reawakens both his passion for political feeling and romantic urges.

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Updated Feb 9, 1982

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Feb 9, 1982 (United Kingdom)

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16 wins & 16 nominations

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16 cast members

Name	Known for
Derek Anders Malcolm Malcolm See fewer	Thriller (1973)
Frances Low Lesley Lesley See fewer	Gosford Park (2001)
Iain Lauchlan Alastair Alastair See fewer	Tweenies (1999)
Mary Riggans Ellen Ellen See fewer	Dear Frankie (2004)
Elaine Collins Isabel Isabel See fewer	EastEnders (1985)
Pierce Brosnan Dennis Dennis See fewer	Mamma Mia! (2008)
John Butterly Jimmy Jimmy See fewer	Play for Today (1970)
Janette Foggo Eileen Eileen See fewer	Loch Ness (1996)
Gerry Slevin MacLellan (as Gerard Slevin) MacLellan (as Gerard Slevin) See fewer	Chariots of Fire (1981)
Tony Roper Barney Barney See fewer	The Wicker Man (1973)
Jake D'Arcy Eddie Eddie See fewer	Tutti Frutti (1987)
John Michie George George See fewer	Poirot (1989)
Jonathan Watson Mike Mike See fewer	Two Doors Down (2016)
Jennifer Black Janine Janine See fewer	Local Hero (1983)
Michael Malone Youth in Pub Youth in Pub See fewer	Sutherland's Law (1973)
Craig Coussins Barman Barman See fewer	Badger by Owl-Light (1982)