# Play for Today: Volume One – 4-Disc Blu-ray Box Set

Play for Today: Volume One is a four-disc Blu-ray collection of seven dramas from the BBC anthology series. It also includes an 80-page book with nine essays, making this set especially suited to viewers interested in British television drama and its context.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 26.99 GBP
- Previous price: 40.96 GBP
- Discount: 34%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T15:07:10.900Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 78

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## At a glance

- Seven anthology dramas spanning productions from 1970 to 1977.
- Five plays are described as restored from original negatives held in the BBC archive.
- Includes an 80-page book with nine essays.

## Pros

- Seven plays and nearly ten hours of listed runtime give this set substantial viewing scope.
- The accompanying essays add contextual reading alongside the dramas.
- English subtitles are listed.

## Specifications

### Format and contents
- Format: Blu-ray, Box set
- Number of discs: 4
- Book: 80-page book featuring nine essays covering all seven films and the Play for Today series as a whole
### Playback and language
- Runtime: 9 hours and 15 minutes
- Audio language: English \(Dolby Digital 2.0\)
- Subtitles: English
- Aspect ratio: Unknown
### Credits and release
- Directors listed: Alan Bridges, Brian Parker, Colin Welland, Desmond Davis, John Mackenzie
- Actors listed: Annette Crosbie, Brian Glover, Gemma Jones, Joss Ackland, Rachel Roberts
- Release date: 16 Nov. 2020
- Studio: Bfi
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
- Manufacturer reference: BFIB1393
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 25 x 15 x 5 cm; 400 g

## Before you buy

- The aspect ratio is listed as unknown. Check disc and playback details if this specification matters to your setup.

## A good fit for

- Viewers collecting British television drama and BBC anthology plays.
- Buyers who value essays and background material alongside the programmes.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the series as enjoyable and its availability as welcome. That reception may matter to viewers seeking these anthology dramas, while the ratings distribution is largely positive but includes lower ratings too. Feedback does not establish picture or restoration quality.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the series as enjoyable and praise the opportunity to watch these plays.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many plays are included?
The listing names seven plays: The Lie, Shakespeare or Bust, Back of Beyond, Passage to England, Our Flesh and Blood, A Photograph and Your Man from Six Counties.
### What comes with the discs?
The description states that an 80-page book with nine essays is included, covering all seven films and the Play for Today series.
### Are subtitles included?
English subtitles are listed.
### What is the listed runtime?
The stated total runtime is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

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## Add-ons

- [Play For Today Volume 3 \[Blu-ray\]](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/play-for-today-volume-one-blu-ray-box-set)
- [Short Sharp Shocks \(2-disc Blu-ray\)](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/play-for-today-volume-one-blu-ray-box-set)

## Images

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