Play for Today Early Struggles (Season 6, Episode 23)
TV Episode | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror

Play for Today

Early Struggles (Season 6, Episode 23)

TV Episode | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror

Kevin's wife walked out, and left him holding the baby. No sleep, dirty nappies - and a career in pop music at risk. And ahead lies a visit to the clinic. Will Kevin succeed as a mother?

Director

Stephen Frears

Writer

Peter Prince

Producer

Graeme MacDonald (as Graeme McDonald)

Cinematographer

Tony Pierce-Roberts

Editor

Ken Pearce

Production Designer

Moira Tait

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 30, 1976

Release date

Mar 30, 1976 (United Kingdom)

Awards

Series awards

16 wins & 16 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
15 cast members

Name	Known for
Paul Nicholas Kevin Kevin See fewer	Lisztomania (1975)
Tom Conti Barron Barron See fewer	Oppenheimer (I) (2023)
Amanda Barrie Joyce Joyce See fewer	Carry on Cleo (1964)
Hilary Mason Mum Mum See fewer	Don't Look Now (1973)
Eddie Davies Dad Dad See fewer	Counterstrike (1969)
Gwyneth Strong Carol Carol See fewer	Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Stephen Rea Chas Chas See fewer	The Crying Game (1992)
Charlotte Cornwell Doctor Doctor See fewer	The Saint (1997)
Hugh Fraser Musician Musician See fewer	Poirot (1989)
Jessica Swift Musician's Girlfriend Musician's Girlfriend See fewer	Rapunzel Let Down Your Hair (1978)
Gonzales Group Group See fewer	Play for Today (1970)
Miranda Mayorcas Tracy Tracy See fewer	Play for Today (1970)
Claire Mayorcas Tracy Tracy See fewer	Play for Today (1970)
Jonathan Owen Tracy Tracy See fewer	The Mandrake Root (2008)
Dagan Bayliss Tracy Tracy See fewer	Play for Today (1970)