The Race (26 Jan. 2003)

When Silas challenges the wirier Goffy Windsor to a five-mile race around the local countryside, Uncle George takes bets on the result and Silas is sure of victory. However, after suffering... See full summary »

Director:

Tom Clegg

Writers:

Robert Banks Stewart (adaptation), H.E. Bates (short stories)

Stars:

Albert Finney, Sue Johnston, Tim Preece

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Albert Finney	...	Uncle Silas
Sue Johnston	...	Mrs. Betts
Tim Preece	...	Goffy Windsor
Joe Prospero	...	Edward
Gerard Horan	...	Tubby Gardner
Caroline Devlin	...	Maria Gardner
Peter Needham	...	Tommy Hazlitt
Ian Taylor	...	Billy Taylor
Andrew Dunford	...	Ernie Coleridge

Storyline

When Silas challenges the wirier Goffy Windsor to a five-mile race around the local countryside, Uncle George takes bets on the result and Silas is sure of victory. However, after suffering a series of ailments Silas realizes that he will have to cheat and, literally, take short cuts to win.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Family

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Details

Release Date:

26 January 2003 (UK)

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