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ScreenPlay Firsts

1987
Drama

Status

Ended

Release

1987 - 1993

Seasons / Eps

7 / 42

Storyline

"ScreenPlay Firsts" is a BBC Two anthology series featuring short films and plays directed by emerging British filmmakers. The series showcases the work of new directors, primarily British and often graduates of UK and international film schools, who have not previously had their work broadcast on television. Each episode is around 30 minutes long, with the first broadcast airing on August 17, 1987. The last episode aired on September 29, 1993.

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Details

Status
Ended
Seasons
7
Episodes
42
Runtime
Not available
Avg. Episode Runtime
30m
Release Date
Aug 17, 1987
Last Air Date
Sep 29, 1993
Languages
English
Director
Simon Cellan Jones
Simon Cellan Jones
Charles McDougall
Charles McDougall

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