Abigail's Party - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

Play for Today

Abigail's Party (Season 8, Episode 3)

TV Episode | 102 min |Comedy, Drama, Horror


Arguably the most famous edition of Play For Today, and one of the most beloved, as Mike Leigh directs a comedy of manners. Middle-class suburbia gets to reveal its darker side over the course of an increasingly uncomfortable drinks party.

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Director

Mike Leigh

Writer

Mike Leigh (devised by)

Producer

Margaret Matheson

Editor

Ron Bowman

Production Designer

Kenneth Sharp

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Status

Edit Released

Updated Nov 1, 1977


Release date

Nov 1, 1977 (United Kingdom)

Awards

Series awards

16 wins & 16 nominations