Red Shift (17 Jan. 1978)

Three men at three different times in history come to Mow Top hill in search of sanctuary from their troubles. A Roman soldier, a medieval rebel and a 1970's young man. Somehow they seem ... See full summary »

Director:

John Mackenzie

Writer:

Alan Garner

Stars:

Stephen Petcher, Lesley Dunlop, Stella Tanner

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Stephen Petcher	...	Tom
Lesley Dunlop	...	Jan
Stella Tanner	...	Tom's Mother
Bernard Gallagher	...	Tom's Father
Michael Wolf	...	German
Charles Bolton	...	Thomas Rowley
Myra Frances	...	Madge Rowley
James Hazeldine	...	John Fowler
Robert Brown	...	Rector
Freddie Fletcher	...	Randal
Michael Elphick	...	Thomas Venables
Ben Howard	...	Officer
Andrew Byatt	...	Macey
Veronica Quilligan	...	Girl
Ken Hutchison	...	Logan

Storyline

Three men at three different times in history come to Mow Top hill in search of sanctuary from their troubles. A Roman soldier, a medieval rebel and a 1970's young man. Somehow they seem linked through a energy within the hill and an axe. Is history doomed to repeat itself or can loving another person free them?

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 January 1978 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

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Quotes

Mother: Watch your tongue.
Tom: She'd look damned funny if she did.

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