Double Dare (Play for Today)

"Double Dare"
Play for Today episode
Title screen with Kika Markham
Episode no.	Series 6 Episode 24
Directed by	John Mackenzie
Written by	Dennis Potter
Original air date	6 April 1976 (1976-04-06)
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"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.

"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.