Jake's Progress (1995– ) |
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Jake's Progress (1995– ) |
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| Robert Lindsay | ... |
Jamie Diadoni
(6 episodes, 1995)
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| Julie Walters | ... |
Julie Diadoni
(6 episodes, 1995)
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Barclay Wright | ... |
Jake Diadoni
(6 episodes, 1995)
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Dorothy Tutin | ... |
Grace Halliwell
(6 episodes, 1995)
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| Amanda Mealing | ... |
Kate
(6 episodes, 1995)
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David Robinson | ... |
Baby Ben
(5 episodes, 1995)
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Graham Robinson | ... |
Baby Ben
(5 episodes, 1995)
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David Ross | ... |
Eliot
(5 episodes, 1995)
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Julie Livesay | ... |
Beth (Auxiliary)
(5 episodes, 1995)
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| Lindsay Duncan | ... |
Monica
(5 episodes, 1995)
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| David Ryall | ... |
Alex Halliwell
(3 episodes, 1995)
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Loui Batley | ... |
Portia
(3 episodes, 1995)
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Darragh Whelan | ... |
Duncan
(3 episodes, 1995)
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Jimmy Mulville | ... |
Monica's Husband
(3 episodes, 1995)
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High praise indeed, but it's not unwarranted. Bleasdale's script elicits dread, fury, revulsion, pity, tenderness, and roaring laughter. Even when you're pretty sure you know what's going to happen, Bleasdale can deliver the expected with a twist that rips either your heart or your guts out. And the acting? Bleasdale's ensemble of Robert Lindsay, Julie Walters, and Lindsay Duncan are unequalled -- and Dorothy Tutin deserves raves as Walter's mother. This one is aces all round. Give an A+ to the director also, for excellent pacing.