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"Play for Today" Edna, the Inebriate Woman (1971)
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Writer:
Jeremy Sandford (writer)
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Original Air Date:
21 October 1971
(Season 2, Episode 2)
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Awards:
2 wins
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1 nomination
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This really should be seen more.
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Cast
(Episode Cast overview, first billed only) | Patricia Hayes | ... | Edna |
| Barbara Jefford | ... | Josie of 'Jesus Saves' |
| Geraldine Sherman | ... | Trudi |
| Cheryl Hall | ... | Vangi |
| Kate Williams | ... | Teresa |
| Peggy Aitchison | ... | Lil |
| Freda Dowie | ... | Mother Superior |
| Roger Hammond | ... | Victor |
| John Trigger | ... | Graham |
| Walter Sparrow | ... | Common Lodging House Proprietor |
| June Watson | ... | Attendent (at The Spike) |
| Denis Carey | ... | Doctor |
| Jerry Verno | ... | Old Man (at The Spike) |
| Rex Rashley | ... | Old Man (at The Spike) |
| Amelia Bayntun | ... | Jessie - Tramp |
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UK:90 min
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This won several BAFTA's when first aired. It is a compelling dark story, wonderfully acted and directed. It tells the story of Edna, a bag lady and alcoholic. It tells us how she started down the slippery slope in her miserable life, and I have to say, it reduced me to tears. I really hope that someone somewhere has the rights to this masterpiece so it can be released on DVD, because it is a landmark in television drama. In television terms, I would rank in alongside other social classics such as 'Cathy Come Home' or 'Kes' (a co-production with the BBC). If anyone out there in film land wants to see something they'll never forget, demand your TV company airs this!