Best Single Plays

Airing on BBC1 from 1964 to 1970, this influential British anthology series broadcast original plays that frequently addressed controversial social and political issues.

CBS prestige anthology drama series (1967–1970) presenting original television plays, recognized for tackling socially relevant themes during a turbulent national period.

PBS anthology series (1982–1995) that co-produced and broadcast independent American films and stage adaptations, earning numerous Emmy and Peabody Awards.

Theatre 625 was a BBC Two anthology drama strand (1964–1968) named after the channel's 625-line picture standard, commissioning new plays by emerging writers.

National Educational Television anthology drama series (1966–1972) presenting American and international dramatic works, a significant forerunner of PBS programming.

Screen One was a BBC One single-film drama strand (1989–1998) commissioning original television films from British and international filmmakers.

Broadcast on the ITV network from 1955 to 1974, this British anthology series presented standalone dramatic plays, becoming a prominent staple of mid-twentieth-century television.

Screen Two was a BBC Two single-film drama strand (1985–1998) presenting original and co-produced television films from British and international directors.

Airing on the ITV network from 1959 to 1960, this short-lived British anthology series presented live, standalone theatrical plays and dramatic performances to weekend audiences.

The Play on One was a BBC One anthology strand (1984–1993) dedicated to single original dramas, continuing the broadcaster's long tradition of prestigious single-play output.

Airing on BBC2 from 1983 to 1990, this British anthology series presented a diverse range of standalone television plays, often featuring acclaimed writers and prominent actors.

Playhouse Presents is a British anthology series produced for Sky Arts from 2012, featuring short single plays by notable UK writers and directors.