Series

Play Away

1971 · 14 seasons

IMDb

7.6

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.

Brian Cant

First aired

November 25, 1971

Last aired

January 28, 1984

Status

In Production

Original language

English

Episodes

16

• Season 14 episodes · 1971
• Season 21 episode
• Season 30 episodes
• Season 40 episodes
• Season 50 episodes
• Season 60 episodes
• Season 70 episodes
• Season 80 episodes
• Season 91 episode
• Season 100 episodes
• Season 110 episodes
• Season 120 episodes
• Season 1310 episodes
• Season 140 episodes