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Play for Today

7.020252 seasonsTV SeriesDrama

Revival of the 1970s and 80s series of individual plays, originally shown on the BBC, now freshly-commissioned for Channel 5 and a whole new era of life in Britain.

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Sky GoSky Go55
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Next episode
S2 E4 · The Quiet Hour
Airs Friday, October 16, 2026
E1
Wild
Sep 25, 2026
E2
Village Idiot
Oct 2, 2026
E3
Closing Time
Oct 9, 2026
E4
The Quiet Hour
Oct 16, 2026

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Play for Today — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Play for Today?

Play for Today is streaming on Sky Go and 5 in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Play for Today on Netflix?

No, Play for Today is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Sky Go and 5.

Is Play for Today on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Play for Today isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Sky Go and 5 instead.

Where can I watch Play for Today for free?

Play for Today is available to stream free (with ads) on 5 in United Kingdom.

How many seasons does Play for Today have?

Play for Today has 2 seasons so far. Season 2 is currently airing.

When is the next episode of Play for Today?

The next episode of Play for Today — "The Quiet Hour" (Season 2, Episode 4) — airs on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Are all episodes of Play for Today out yet?

Not yet — Season 2 of Play for Today is still airing. The next episode (E4) releases on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Are all episodes of Season 2 of Play for Today out yet?

Not yet — 3 of 4 episodes of Season 2 have been released so far. New episodes air weekly; episode 4 arrives Friday, October 16, 2026, and the season finale is set for Friday, October 16, 2026. If you're waiting to binge, the full season won't be complete until then.

Is there a Season 3 of Play for Today?

A Season 3 of Play for Today hasn't been officially confirmed yet.