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"BBC2 Play of the Week" Professional Foul (1977)


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Writer:
Tom Stoppard (writer)
Contact:
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TV Series:
"BBC2 Play of the Week" (1977)
Original Air Date:
21 September 1977 (Season 1, Episode 1)
Plot:
Three philosophy professors travel to Prague for a conference. One of them, Anderson, is forced to rethink... more | add synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 1 nomination more
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Cold War Drama more (1 total)

Cast

  (Episode Cast overview, first billed only)
Peter Barkworth ... Anderson
John Shrapnel ... McKendrick

Stephen Rea ... Hollar
Richard O'Callaghan ... Chetwyn
Shane Rimmer ... Stone
David de Keyser ... Captain

Bernard Hill ... Broadbent
Billy Hamon ... Crisp
Sam Kelly ... Grayson
Victor Langley ... Chamberlain
Susan Strawson ... Mrs Hollar
Stefan Ceba ... Sacha Hollar
Graeme Eton ... Frenchman
Ivan Jelinek ... Chairman
Milos Kirek ... Plain Clothes Policeman
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Runtime:
85 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Company:
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) more

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Anderson: I wouldn't be nervous about flying if the wings didn't wag. Solid steel. Thick as a bank safe. Flexing like tree branches. It's not natural. more

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Cold War Drama, 30 July 2003
9/10
Author: jamezzz from England

This was a really excellent drama,superbly written by Tom Stoppard. I would love to get this on DVD or video. If any one knows where to buy it please email me If you ever get a chance to watch this - then don't miss out.

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