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Play for Today•Season 8•Episode 15

Destiny

8.1/10 · 32 votesJan 31, 197875 min

Ranked #2 of 17 in Season 8•+0.8 vs season avg

A story dealing with racial tensions and fascism during a by-election in a West Midlands town

Directed byMike Newell

Written byDavid Edgar

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Episode Summary

"Destiny" is episode 15 of Play for Today season 8. It scored 8.1/10 from 32 votes, ranking #2 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Mike Newell and written by David Edgar, it aired on January 31, 1978.

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