In the past, playwrights have often viewed the theatre as a morally useful institution. Tom Lubbock presents a documentary which examines the treatment of public affairs on the British stage over the last 20 years, and considers whether the theatre might be politically useful too. Contributors include David Hare , David Edgar Howard Brenton
Trevor Griffiths , John McGrath Christopher Hampton and Michael Frayn
Producer SAM COLLYNS (R)