The Winslow Boy 

In pre-WW1 England, a youngster is expelled from a naval academy over a petty theft, but his parents raise a political furor by demanding a trial.

Director:

Michael Darlow

Writer:

Terence Rattigan (play)

Stars:

Christopher Haley, Rosemary Leach, Gwen Watford

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Christopher Haley	...	Ronnie Winslow
Rosemary Leach	...	Violet
Gwen Watford	...	Grace Winslow
Gordon Jackson	...	Arthur Winslow
Emma Thompson	...	Catherine Winslow
John Hudson	...	Dickie Winslow
Benedick Blythe	...	John Watherstone
David Troughton	...	Desmond Curry
Rowena Cooper	...	Miss Barnes
Anthony Higginson	...	Fred
Ian Richardson	...	Sir Robert Morton, KC

Storyline

In pre-WW1 England, a youngster is expelled from a naval academy over a petty theft, but his parents raise a political furor by demanding a trial.

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Plot Keywords:

based on play | character name in title | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 February 1990 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Gwen Watford, who plays Grace Winslow, played Catherine Winslow in a 1958 production.

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Connections

Version of The Winslow Boy (1999)

User Reviews

Emma Thompson and Ian Richardson are superb.

I loved the play, and the entire cast was good. However, I am reserving my special comments for Emma Thompson and Ian Richardson. I had never seen her before, but it was clear from her performance that she was a major talent. I had seen Ian Richardson both on television and stage, and knew how great he was. The scenes between the two of them crackle with electricity. PBS, if you read this, please put the production onto video. The viewing public will be the better for it.