Downton Abbey stars Sue Johnston and Paul Copley are set to lead the cast of 5's new drama, Big Winners .

The upcoming drama has been announced alongside three other commissions from 5, which is reviving the iconic Play for Today format. Each production champions new voices and focuses on bringing low-income talent into the spotlight behind the scenes in writing, directing and production roles.

5's latest announcement couldn't be more exciting for emerging talent. The new format will give writers, directors and members of production teams from low-income backgrounds a way into working in TV. Play for Today, which ran on BBC One from 1970 until 1984, was famed for exploring socially relevant dramas and shining a light on emerging stars, including Alison Steadman, Helen Mirren and Den

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