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The Flipside of Dominick Hide

  • Episode aired Dec 9, 1980
  • 1h 30m
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The Flipside of Dominick Hide (1980)
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Dominick Hide, a time traveller from the year 2130, is studying the London transport system of 1980. Time travellers are supposed to be observers, and are strictly forbidden to land their fl... Read allDominick Hide, a time traveller from the year 2130, is studying the London transport system of 1980. Time travellers are supposed to be observers, and are strictly forbidden to land their flying saucers. One time traveller who broke this rule accidentally killed a dog, changing h... Read allDominick Hide, a time traveller from the year 2130, is studying the London transport system of 1980. Time travellers are supposed to be observers, and are strictly forbidden to land their flying saucers. One time traveller who broke this rule accidentally killed a dog, changing history and causing many future people to disappear. Inspired by his Great Aunt Mavis, Domi... Read all
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  • Director
    • Alan Gibson
  • Writers
    • Jeremy Paul
    • Alan Gibson(idea)
  • Stars
    • Peter Firth
    • Caroline Langrishe
    • Pippa Guard
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  • Director
    • Alan Gibson
  • Writers
    • Jeremy Paul
    • Alan Gibson(idea)
  • Stars
    • Peter Firth
    • Caroline Langrishe
    • Pippa Guard
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    • 20User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Peter Firth
    Peter Firth
    • Dominick Hideas Dominick Hide
    Caroline Langrishe
    Caroline Langrishe
    • Jane Wintersas Jane Winters
    Pippa Guard
    Pippa Guard
    • Avaas Ava
    Patrick Magee
    Patrick Magee
    • Caleb Lineas Caleb Line
    Trevor Ray
    • Alaricas Alaric
    Sylvia Coleridge
    Sylvia Coleridge
    • Great Aunt Mavisas Great Aunt Mavis
    Jean Trend
    • Heldaas Helda
    Timothy Davies
    • Jim Boneas Jim Bone
    Denis Lawson
    Denis Lawson
    • Felixas Felix
    Bernadette Shortt
    • Midgeas Midge
    Tony Melody
    Tony Melody
    • Harry Shoeas Harry Shoe
    Bill Gavin
    • Brianas Brian
    David Griffin
    David Griffin
    • Carl Morganas Carl Morgan
    Karl Howman
    • Geoffreyas Geoffrey
    Jenny Donnison
    • Caroleas Carole
    Michael Carter
    Michael Carter
    • 1st Youthas 1st Youth
    Phil Davis
    Phil Davis
    • 2nd Youthas 2nd Youth
    • (as Philip Davis)
    Mark Wingett
    Mark Wingett
    • 3rd Youthas 3rd Youth
    • Director
      • Alan Gibson
    • Writers
      • Jeremy Paul
      • Alan Gibson(idea)
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    • Trivia
      The soundtrack features several Beatles songs, including "Yesterday", "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and "Here Comes the Sun". Coincidentally, this episode was originally broadcast on December 9, 1980, one day after John Lennon was murdered by Mark David Chapman.
    • Connections
      Featured in Points of View: Episode #13.15 (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      You'd Better Believe it, Babe
      Written by Rick Jones and David Pierce

      Performed by Meal Ticket

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    10/10
    Haunting - well worth the wait
    I've waited 20 years to watch this again. I couldn't remember the title, or details of the plot.. Something about a time-traveller, an enchanting setting and an important philosophical story. I was about 10 at the time and I only remembered that it (and it's sequel shown a couple of years later) had a great effect on me as a child. I dreamed about it for years and would smile in fond remembrance.

    Fast forward 20 years and watching it again on BBC4, I was at first disappointed because it had aged so badly, I thought. But eventually this charming story of a man chasing his goals, fighting authority and finding love reminded me exactly why I fell in love with this play for today.

    It's charm lies not in the sci-fi effects,(blue peter anyone?) but in a very effective, and beautiful acted story. Thank you BBC...
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    • May 20, 2006

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    • Release date
      • December 9, 1980 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London, England, UK
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      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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