The Flasher (27 Apr. 2006)

Brian Peterson, a respected teacher and family man, is caught short whilst walking in the park and relieves himself behind a tree. A little girl sees him and her father has Brian arrested ... See full summary »

Director:

Terry McDonough

Writers:

Jimmy McGovern (creator), Marc Pye

Stars:

Lindsey Coulson, Neil Dudgeon, Timothy Spall

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Lindsey Coulson	...	Ann Peterson
Neil Dudgeon	...	Brian Peterson
Timothy Spall	...	Eddie McEvoy
Jessica Baglow	...	Jenna Doran
Lee Battle	...	Connor Peterson
Sacha Parkinson	...	Shannon Peterson
Anya Simpson	...	Amy Peterson
Tony Maudsley	...	Frannie Doran
Tylah Tomkins-Simpson	...	Carly Doran
Julie Riley	...	Stella
Paul Gabriel	...	Chris
Steve Huison	...	Michael
Jane Hogarth	...	Liz Doran
Paul Copley	...	Headteacher
Tim Beasley	...	Mr. McArdle

Storyline

Brian Peterson, a respected teacher and family man, is caught short whilst walking in the park and relieves himself behind a tree. A little girl sees him and her father has Brian arrested for indecent exposure. He is temporarily suspended from his job at the school and reviled by neighbours. Even his wife is not sure what to think, and it is only by happy chance that he is exonerated.

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Plot Keywords:

teacher | park | school | police | children | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 April 2006 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Rock Street, Higher Broughton, Salford, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Granada Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

59 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

An ordinary story told brilliantly.

I saw this episode last night and it was riveting television. The acting and cast were superb and the tension was palpable. The story is that after a seemingly innocuous incident in the park Brian, a respectable teacher, finds his life going into a tale spin. Once the microscope is shone on his life all sorts of inferences begin to be drawn causing pain not just for him but for his family. He is deserted by friends and his family life starts to fall round his ears. Neil Dudgeon is excellent as Brian and the little cameo roles by Tim Spall and Jim Broadbent are wonderfully creative touches. BBC drama at its best. Its why we pay the license fee.

Aidan