Masterpiece Theatre (TV Series)
The Railway Children (2000)
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- 1h 48min
- Drama, Romance
- 12 Nov 2000
- TV Episode
Dramatization of E. Nesbit's classic novel about three children whose lives change Dramatically after they move to a Yorkshire cottage near a railway line.
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Jack Blumenau | ... |
Peter
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| Clare Thomas | ... |
Phyllis
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| Jemima Rooper | ... |
Bobbie
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| Jenny Agutter | ... |
Mother
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| Michael Kitchen | ... |
Father
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Valerie Minifie | ... |
Cook
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Melanie Clark Pullen | ... |
Ruth
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| Georgie Glen | ... |
Aunt Emma
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| Gregor Fisher | ... |
Perks
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| Amanda Walker | ... |
Mrs. Ransome
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| Clive Russell | ... |
Station Master
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| Richard Attenborough | ... |
The Old Gentleman
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| David Bamber | ... |
Doctor Forrest
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Jane Wood | ... |
Mrs. Viney
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Ian Gain | ... |
Bargee
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| Sophie Thompson | ... |
Mrs. Perks
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| JJ Feild | ... |
Jim
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Bobby Windebank | ... |
Bargee's Boy
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| Velibor Topic | ... |
Mr. Szczepansky
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Geoffrey Beevers | ... |
District Superintendent
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Michael Gunn | ... |
Engine Driver
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Paul Trussell | ... |
Fireman
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Max Southworth | ... |
Son of Perks
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Lee Turnbull | ... |
Draper's Boy
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Richard Lloyd | ... |
Draper
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| Alice Swire | ... |
Peter's Friend (uncredited)
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Russell Baker | ... |
Himself - Host
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Directed by
| Catherine Morshead | ||
Written by
| Simon Nye | ... | (screenplay) |
| E. Nesbit | ... | (based on the novel by) & |
| E. Nesbit | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Charles Elton | ... | producer |
| Freya Pinsent | ... | associate producer |
| Jonathan Powell | ... | associate producer / executive producer |
Music by
| Simon Lacey | ||
Cinematography by
| John Daly | ... | director of photography |
Film Editing by
| Don Fairservice | ||
Editorial Department
| Ulrike Münch | ... | assembly editor (as Ulrike Muench) |
Casting By
| Laura Scott | ||
Production Design by
| Tim Hutchinson | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sharon Cartwright | ||
Costume Design by
| Howard Burden | ||
Makeup Department
| Carmel Jackson | ... | makeup artist |
| Graham Johnston | ... | makeup designer |
Production Management
| Simon Crawford Collins | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Christopher Dando | ... | first assistant director |
| Patrick James Stephens | ... | second assistant director (as Patrick Stephens) |
| Holly Watson | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| John Allenby | ... | prop master |
| Will Ayres | ... | stand-by props |
| Vince Ball | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Barry Gates | ... | dressing props |
| Gerry Kelly | ... | stand-by painter |
| Tim Lanning | ... | head greensman |
| James Lewis | ... | assistant art director |
| David Lusby | ... | production buyer |
| Roy O'Connor | ... | dressing props |
| Daren Reynolds | ... | stand-by props (as Darren Reynolds) |
Sound Department
| Simon Bishop | ... | sound recordist |
| Simon Gershon | ... | sound editor |
| Andy Griffin | ... | sound assistant |
| Paul Hamblin | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Stuart Hilliker | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Garie Kan | ... | boom operator |
| Andrew Schmidt | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Peter Hutchinson | ... | special effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Riky Ash | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Steve Anthony | ... | best boy |
| Andrew Banwell | ... | clapper loader (as Andy Banwell) |
| Mark Benson | ... | stand-by rigger |
| Mark Funnell | ... | electrician |
| Will Humphris | ... | clapper loader |
| Gary Hymns | ... | camera grip |
| Stuart King | ... | chief electrician |
| Tony Nutley | ... | still photographer |
| Gary Parnham | ... | additional electrician |
| Phil Penfold | ... | electrician |
| Steve Senior | ... | electrician |
| Alf Tramontin | ... | steadicam |
| Steve Wallace | ... | focus puller |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rosie Grant | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Richard Sale | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Jo Beckett | ... | assistant location manager |
| Russell Lodge | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Michael Haslam | ... | conductor |
| Steve Parr | ... | music mixer (uncredited) / music recordist (uncredited) |
Other crew
| Michael Bailey | ... | technical advisor |
| Julie Burnell | ... | production executive |
| Tim Clarke | ... | drama coach: children |
| Marissa Cowell | ... | script supervisor |
| Maxine Davis | ... | production assistant |
| Katie Harlow | ... | script supervisor: second unit |
| Kate Ledger | ... | production coordinator |
| Philip Shelley | ... | script editor |
| Maxine Davis | ... | assistant accountant (uncredited) |
| Andy Wickes | ... | graphic design & titles (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- ITV - Independent Television (2000) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- B-motion (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Carlton Visual Entertainment (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (2000) (United States) (tv)
- WGBH (2005) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- The Bluebell Railway (the producers would like to thank for their assistance in the making of this film)
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The eldest of the railway children, Roberta, is named after Berta Ruck, a close friend of E. Nesbit. See more » |
| Goofs | In the scene where the children are on the canal bridge they watch a horse drawn canal boat pass under the bridge, the boat however is a motor boat and not an unpowered boat, motor boats did not appear on the canals until the 1920s. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References The Railway Children (1968). See more » |
| Quotes |
Phyllis:
Open my present Peter! It's crayons. If you don't want them, I'll have them! See more » |