Play Away

Play Away

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Play Away

Overview

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.

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Additional Information

Original Name:Play Away
Status:In Production
First Air Date:1971-11-25
Last Air Date:1984-01-28
Number of Episodes16
Original Language:EN

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

4 Episodes

Season 2

Season 2

1 Episodes

Season 3

Season 3

0 Episodes

Season 4

Season 4

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Season 5

Season 5

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Season 6

Season 6

0 Episodes

Season 7

Season 7

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Season 8

Season 8

0 Episodes

Season 9

Season 9

1 Episodes

Season 10

Season 10

0 Episodes

Season 11

Season 11

0 Episodes

Season 12

Season 12

0 Episodes

Season 13

Season 13

10 Episodes

Season 14

Season 14

0 Episodes

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