Sunday Premiere (TV Series)
The Happy Valley (1986)
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- PG-13
- 1h 30min
- Drama
- 06 Sep 1987
- TV Episode
In 1940 Kenya as their country prepares for war, the local aristocratic social set lives a decadent, self-indulgent lifestyle that leads to murder.
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| Denholm Elliott | ... |
Sir Henry 'Jock' Delves Broughton
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| Holly Aird | ... |
Juanita Carberry
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| Kathryn Pogson | ... |
June Carberry
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| Michael Byrne | ... |
John Carberry
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| Cathryn Harrison | ... |
Helen Tapsell
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Amanda Hillwood | ... |
Lady Diana Delves Broughton
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| Peter Sands | ... |
Lord Erroll
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| Richard Heffer | ... |
Asst. Supt. Poppy
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Mawa Makondo | ... |
Waiganjo
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Kavundla | ... |
Gatimu
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| Roshan Seth | ... |
Defence Solicitor
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| Fiona Walker | ... |
Miss Tanner
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Frank Lazarus | ... |
Doctor
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| Jon Cartwright | ... |
Constable
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Abdulla Sunado | ... |
Witchdoctor
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Oliver Rowe | ... |
Ian Eatwell
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Jane Wellman | ... |
Yacht Party Guest
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| Michael Stroud | ... |
Yacht Party Guest
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| Diana Kent | ... |
Christmas Party Guest
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Julian Cope | ... |
Christmas Party Guest
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Gordon Mellor | ... |
Christmas Party Guest
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| Guy Williams | ... |
Christmas Party Guest
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Ian Collier | ... |
Hotel Guest
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| Stuart McGugan | ... |
Hotel Guest
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Boni Wanda | ... |
Broughton's Gardener
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Zembi Okeno | ... |
Woman in Court
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| Graham Crowden | ... |
Chief Justice (voice)
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| Mark Wynter | ... |
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Directed by
| Ross Devenish | ||
Written by
| David Reid | ... | () |
Produced by
| Chris Cherry | ... | associate producer |
| Cedric Messina | ... | producer |
Music by
| Geoffrey Burgon | ||
Cinematography by
| John Baker | ||
| Nick Squires | ... | (as Nicholas Squires) |
Editing by
| Clare Douglas | ||
Production Design by
| Don Taylor | ||
Costume Design by
| Odile Dicks-Mireaux | ||
Makeup Department
| Shirley Stallard | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Terence Banks | ... | production manager |
| Antony Carrick | ... | production manager (as Anthony Carrick) |
Art Department
| Tom Brooks | ... | graphic designer |
| Gill Ducker | ... | property buyer (as Jill Ducker) |
Sound Department
| Martyn Clift | ... | sound recordist |
| Ken Hains | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Jane Rowson | ... | dubbing editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Collins | ... | chief electrician / gaffer |
| Roy Russell | ... | grip |
Location Management
| Joanna Gueritz | ... | location manager: UK |
| Mouse McConnell | ... | location manager: Africa |
Music Department
| William Blezard | ... | music arranger: dance music (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Juanita Carberry | ... | consultant |
| Peter Miller | ... | assistant floor manager |
| Peter Miller | ... | assistant floor manager |
| Tom Mwangi | ... | assistant floor manager: Kenya |
| Janet Ogilvie | ... | production assistant |
| Adam Richards | ... | assistant floor manager: England |
Production Companies
Distributors
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1987) (United States) (tv)
- Forum Home Video (1988) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan for MCEG)
- Astral Video (1988) (Canada) (VHS)
- HGV Video Productions (1993) (Canada) (VHS)
- Skouras Pictures (1987) (World-wide)
- Video Rondo (1992) (Poland) (VHS)
- Video Treasures (1991) (United States) (VHS)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In Kenya, East Africa, the English aristocracy are famed for lavish parties where champagne, morphine and open affairs are in vogue. After a young girl learns of a murder within that circle, her life is made increasingly unpleasant by those involved.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | "The Happy Valley" was broadcast several months before the premiere of "White Mischief," a theatrical film on the same subject matter. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in White Mischief (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ain't She Sweet? See more » |
| Quotes |
Sir Henry 'Jock' Delves Broughton:
They think I shot Lord Erroll. Juanita Carberry: Did you? Sir Henry 'Jock' Delves Broughton: Yes. Yes, I did. See more » |