Series · 1971 · 14 seasons

Play Away (1971)

Play Away is a TV series (—) that first aired in 1971. Play Away has 14 seasons and 16 episodes in total. There is currently no known legal streaming option for Play Away in United States. Check back later or switch your region.

Last episode S13 · E10 — Episode 10 January 28, 1984

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Plot

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.