Anaconda (10 Oct. 1987)

A gang of youths are targeting and assaulting an Asian family on the streets; a female entertainer ends up in casualty when she announces on stage that her live snake has escaped into the ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Brayshaw

Writer:

Ray Brennan

Stars:

Bernard Gallagher, Derek Thompson, Brenda Fricker

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Bernard Gallagher	...	Ewart Plimmer
Derek Thompson	...	Charlie Fairhead
Brenda Fricker	...	Megan Roach
Maureen O'Brien	...	Elizabeth Straker
Robert Pugh	...	Andrew Ponting
Helena Little	...	Mary Tomlinson
Christopher Rozycki	...	Kuba Trzcinski
Catherine Shipton	...	Lisa 'Duffy' Duffin (as Cathy Shipton)
Debbie Roza	...	Susie Mercier
Kate Hardie	...	Karen O'Malley
Eddie Nestor	...	Cyril James
Alison Deegan	...	Francine O'Dwyer
Tony Selby	...	Leon
Jackie Lye	...	Wanda the Human Anaconda, aka Hilary
Peggy Ann Wood	...	Celia Karichi

Storyline

A gang of youths are targeting and assaulting an Asian family on the streets; a female entertainer ends up in casualty when she announces on stage that her live snake has escaped into the audience, causing them to panic and flee. Back at Holby, and Ponting is finding life too hard to cope with after the death of colleague/lover Sandra, and Ewart receives some professional advice on how best to proceed with his divorce.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 October 1987 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Bristol, England, UK

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Color:

Color

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Soundtracks

"Every Breath You Take"
by The Police

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