The Afternoon Play is a British television anthology series of standalone contemporary dramas aired during the afternoons of 2003–07 on BBC One, featuring well-known actors in one-off stories. A daytime drama strand showcasing a variety of genres, from comedy to mystery, it was part of a long tradition of afternoon plays on BBC Radio 4, which would go on to influence the television version.

Open City Documentary Festival 2025 WIP version screening 　　Into the Afternoon documents the Sunday screenings in Castlemaine over the years and across the seasons

The ABC Afternoon Playbreak is an American television anthology series that was broadcast on ABC from 1973 to 1975. The ninety-minute dramas aired once a month and featured some of the more popular television and film stars of the 1970s.

A young Czech theater director has an ambition to adapt Eurypides' Phaedra. However, having affair with the actress, he puts his marriage at risk and the play turns to be a fiasco. Desperate, he tries to be the best possible father and husband. Not a perfect one.

Son Ji Eun moves to a small city due to her husband's new job as a civil servant. She works part-time at a mart. Son Ji Eun is quiet and sincere. Her life in the small city becomes boring. Son Ji Eun's life is shaken by Yoon Jung Woo. Yoon Jung Woo is a biology teacher at a local school.

Faced with an indifferent youth group, a new youth Pastor tries to motivate his students to read God's Word and get serious about their faith.

Kyung-whan, who's been with the same play team for 15 years, is out to have a get together after the play again tonight. Drinking brings the joy out of everyone but Kyung-whan's wallet is as light as a feather as he's been acting for a long time. However, his pride on acting and the stage is at its highest. Maybe too much. Kyung-whan feels upbeat with all the sweet talk from other members of the crew. And, there he goes again with the preach on acting with the little knowledge he has. While the preach is going on, one of the members' phone rings. It's an ex-member of the crew but now a big time star Nam-hee. Kyung-whan feels uncomfortable after finding out Nam-hee's about to join. He can't say no to it since everybody's excited about Nam-hee's visit and he doesn't want to be the person to ruin it. Kyung-whan gets demoted from the main role to a supporting role with the sudden visit from Nam-hee.

Reese, an injured field hockey star, faces immense pressure from her demanding mother and underperforming team, while talented newcomer Cait threatens her status.