Play for Today: Season 10, Episode 6Billy (15 Nov. 1979)
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Jason Plenderleith | ... |
Billy
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Chrissie Cotterill | ... |
Carol's friend
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Leigh Medcraft | ... |
Judith
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Terry Andrews | ... |
Jimmy
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Lee Ashton | ... |
Next Door Neighbour
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Karen Archer | ... |
Teacher
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Tim Brown | ... |
Rent Collector
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Rebecca Seamark | ... |
Pregnant Lady
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Della McCrae | ... |
Social Services clerk
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Paul McCleary | ... |
Duty Office
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Elaine Donnelly | ... |
Christine Durham
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Terry Duggan | ... |
Caretaker
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Kevin Taylor | ... |
Young Policeman
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Jeremy Truelove | ... |
Dr. Truelove
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Jeannie Crowther | ... |
Hospital Technician
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I remember watching this play with interest. I was as interested in Jimmy's subsequent fate as well as his background as well as Billy's. Was 'history' repeating itself I wonder? One of the most memorable bits was the early morning bedroom scene where Jimmy clearly had a hangover from the previous night's clubbing and gave the distinct impression (although it wasn't officially part of the story so far as I'm aware) that he also needed to pee - as a guy might first thing in a morning after a beer or two the night before.
Jimmy's subsequent treatment in prison - being pushed and dropping a pile of metal bars - but somehow miraculously not injuring himself - was well portrayed and superbly acted.
I'm glad the story had a happy ending but I wonder if what happened to Billy reflected Jimmy's early experiences as well though. Also whether Jimmy was a bed wetter or not?