Play Away (1971-1984)
Play Away is a British television children's programme. A sister programme to the infants' series Play School, it was aimed at slightly older children.
It ran from 1971 until 1984, and was broadcast on Saturday afternoons on BBC 2.
The format was a little like a music-hall variety show or 'end-of-the-pier' show. The Musical Director was Jonathan Cohen on piano, with Spike Heatley on double bass and Alan Rushton on drums, often with accomplished guest musicians such as trombonist George Chisholm.
Regular 'Players' throughout the thirteen-year run included familiar Play School presenters such as Brian Cant, Toni Arthur, Derek Griffiths,Lionel Morton, Chloe Ashcroft, Floella Benjamin, Johnny Ball, Carol Chell and Julie Stevens.
Last Episode
Episode 10
Recent Episodes
Episode | Name | Airdate |
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S13E10 | Episode 10 | Jan 28, 1984 |
S13E09 | Episode 9 | Jan 21, 1984 |
S13E08 | Episode 8 | Jan 14, 1984 |
S13E07 | Episode 7 | Jan 7, 1984 |
S13E06 | Episode 6 | Dec 17, 1983 |
Cast
Jeremy Irons
Anita Dobson
Tony Robinson
Derek Griffiths
Brian Cant
Johnny Ball
Toni Arthur
Lionel Morton
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