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Inspired by the iconic Play for Today format, each production will champion new voices and focus on bringing low-income talent into the spotlight behind the scenes in writing, directing and production roles.  

Show Info

Network: United Kingdom 5 (2025 - now)
Schedule: Fridays at 21:00 (60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Scripted
Genres: Drama
Episodes ordered: 6 episodes

Official site: www.channel5.com

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The Quiet Hour

Episode 2x04; Oct 16, 2026

A gripping, intimate drama set over the course of one relentless night shift in an NHS hospital. Riya is an overworked nurse battling exhaustion, guilt, and the ghosts of past mistakes, while Fred is a combative amputee whose presence becomes one of…

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
2x04: The Quiet HourOct 16, 2026
2x03: Closing TimeOct 9, 2026
2x02: Village IdiotsOct 2, 2026
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