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Play for Today•Season 8•Episode 17

The After-Dinner Joke

5.8/10 · 13 votesFeb 14, 197875 min

Ranked #17 of 17 in Season 8•−1.5 vs season avg

The story of a well-meaning charity worker

Directed byColin Bucksey

Written byCaryl Churchill

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Episode Summary

"The After-Dinner Joke" is episode 17 of Play for Today season 8. It scored 5.8/10 from 13 votes, ranking #17 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Colin Bucksey and written by Caryl Churchill, it aired on February 14, 1978.

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