Double Dare (Play for Today)
24th episode of the 6th series of Play for Today / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Double Dare (play)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
"Double Dare" is the 24th episode of sixth season of the British BBC anthology TV series Play for Today. The episode was a television play that was originally broadcast on 6 April 1976. "Double Dare" was written by Dennis Potter, directed by John Mackenzie, produced by Kenith Trodd, and starred Alan Dobie.
Quick Facts "", Episode no. ...
"Double Dare" | |||
---|---|---|---|
Play for Today episode | |||
Episode no. | Series 6 Episode 24 | ||
Directed by | John Mackenzie | ||
Written by | Dennis Potter | ||
Produced by | Kenith Trodd | ||
Original air date | 6 April 1976 (1976-04-06) | ||
Episode chronology | |||
|
Close
"Double Dare" explores the link between author and viewer, one of Potter's major themes, and is referenced several times in his later work. The play's title is taken from the 1938 Al Bowlly song "I Double Dare You", which is featured in both the opening and closing credits.