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Play Away (1971 – 1984)

Play Away

^{(1971 – 1984)}

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Comedy, Family, Musicals

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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. While Play School had a more gentle, intimate feel, featuring just two presenters in a studio with the usual collection of toys, Play Away was much more lively, including songs, games and many jokes. The first eight series were shot in a studio, usually at BBC Television Centre, London, although certain episodes were recorded in Bristol or Manchester. Later episodes were recorded in front of a live studio audience. 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.

Presenters throughout the thirteen-year run included familiar Play School presenters such as Brian Cant, Toni Arthur, Derek Griffiths, Floella Benjamin, Chloe Ashcroft, Johnny Ball, and Julie Stevens, as well as lesser known presenters including Janine Sharp, Roger Martin and Carol Chell. Play Away also played host to future stars such as Anita Dobson, Jeremy Irons and Tony Robinson.

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Cast

Brian Cant
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Jonathan Cohen
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Spike Heatley
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Alan Rushton
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Toni Arthur
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Julie Stevens
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Carol Chell
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Chloe Ashcroft
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Lionel Morton
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Floella Benjamin
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Directors

Peter Charlton
(32 episodes, 1973-1981)
Anne Gobey
(29 episodes, 1971-1982)
Avril Price
(22 episodes, 1976-1981)
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Producers

Ann Reay
producer / series producer (196 episodes, 1971-1984)
Cynthia Felgate
executive producer / producer (182 episodes, 1971-1982)
John Smith
producer
(12 episodes, 1982-1984)
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Writers

Peter Charlton
scriptwriter
(13 episodes, 1973-1978)
Anne Gobey
scriptwriter
(13 episodes, 1971-1973)
Avril Price
scriptwriter
(11 episodes, 1977-1978)
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Keywords

children's tv show
partially lost tv series

Country of Origin

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Languages

English

Alternative Titles

Play Away (original title)
Play Away (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

Production Companies

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (Albania)

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