Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story (2008)
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- 1h 30min
- Biography, Comedy
- 28 May 2008 (UK)
- TV Movie
Documents the rise of Mary Whitehouse during the 1960s, and the relationship between her and Sir Hugh Carleton Greene, the Director General of the BBC.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 2 nominations.
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| Julie Walters | ... |
Mary Whitehouse
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| Alun Armstrong | ... |
Ernest Whitehouse
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| Hugh Bonneville | ... |
Sir Hugh Carleton Greene
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| Georgie Glen | ... |
Norah Buckland
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Timothy Davies | ... |
Rev. Basil Buckland
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Paul Westwood | ... |
Paul Whitehouse
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Drew Webb | ... |
Richard Whitehouse
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| Jeremy Legat | ... |
Christopher Whitehouse
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| Ron Cook | ... |
Lord Charlie Hill
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William Beck | ... |
David Turner
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| Nicholas Woodeson | ... |
Harman Grisewood
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| Nicholas Le Prevost | ... |
Ken
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| Emily Hamilton | ... |
Miss Tate
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Hilary Maclean | ... |
Brenda
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Stewart Wright | ... |
Malcolm
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James Woolley | ... |
Bevins
(as James Wooley)
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Mark Bagnall | ... |
Brummy Journalist
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Francesca Hunt | ... |
Elaine Carleton Green
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| Frog Stone | ... |
Miss Venables
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Valerie Minifie | ... |
Vera
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Nanci Veitch | ... |
Joan
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Lucinda Chambers | ... |
Tania
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Jessica Harper | ... |
Pam
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Melissa Wells | ... |
Grammar Head Girl
(as Melissa Walton)
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Helen Grace | ... |
Charlotte Daubeny
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| James Pax | ... |
Cameraman #1
(as James Scales)
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| Martin Trenaman | ... |
Cameraman #2
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| Paul Chahidi | ... |
Sir Barnett Cocks
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| Alistair Findlay | ... |
Quintin Hogg
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Sarah Whitlock | ... |
Mrs. Smallwood
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Henry Everett | ... |
Capt. of Greene's Team
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| Richard James | ... |
TV Journalist
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Nicola Hollinshead | ... |
Russian Doll Mother
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Doreen Ingleton | ... |
Anne
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Louise Mardenborough | ... |
Nubile Girl
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Greg Tanner | ... |
Police Constable
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Barbara Phelps | ... |
Mrs. Grisewood
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| Richard Attlee | ... |
Journalist
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Michael Armstrong | ... |
Audience #1 / Interloper
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Mike Sherman | ... |
House of Commons Reporter
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Harriet Eastcott | ... |
Female Panellist
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Simon Molloy | ... |
Male Panellist
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Alex Knight | ... |
Doorman
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| Shirley Cooklin | ... |
Kaftan (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Thomas Doran | ... |
Beatnik (uncredited)
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| Frazer Hines | ... |
Jamie McCrimmon (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Michael Kilgarriff | ... |
Cyberman Controller (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Olivier McGraw | ... |
VW Camper Van Driver (uncredited)
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| George Pastell | ... |
Eric Klieg (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Christopher Rithin | ... |
The 'Square' Choir Boy (uncredited)
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William Rushton | ... |
Self / Harold Wilson (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Tina Simmons | ... |
Canvasser (uncredited)
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| Patrick Troughton | ... |
The Doctor (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Deborah Watling | ... |
Victoria Waterfield (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Directed by
| Andy De Emmony | ... | (as Andy de Emmony) |
Written by
| Amanda Coe | ... | (written by) |
| Patrick Reams | ... | (original idea) |
Produced by
| Richard Burrell | ... | producer |
| Celia Duval | ... | line producer (as Célia Duval) |
| Rebecca Eaton | ... | executive producer |
| Alex Graham | ... | executive producer |
| Leanne Klein | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Nick Green | ||
| Tristin Norwell | ||
Cinematography by
| David Odd | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Stephen O'Connell | ||
Editorial Department
| Aidan Farrell | ... | colorist |
| Tamer Osman | ... | on-line editor |
Casting By
| Sarah Beardsall | ||
| Gaby Kester | ||
Production Design by
| Jacqueline Smith | ||
Art Direction by
| Julia Castle | ||
Costume Design by
| Barbara Kidd | ||
Makeup Department
| Christina Baker | ... | makeup designer |
| Lesley Noble | ... | makeup artist |
| Karen Sherriff-Brown | ... | hair supervisor / makeup supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Beth Elliott | ... | second assistant director |
| Nick Hopkins | ... | third assistant director |
| Alex Kaye-Besley | ... | additional third assistant director |
| Alex Rendell | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| James Baylan | ... | prop hand (as James Baylam) |
| Trevor Daniels | ... | property master |
| Kevin Day | ... | stand-by props |
| Noel Deegan | ... | prop hand |
| Jamie Gray | ... | property buyer (as James Gray) |
| Barry Kirkham | ... | dressing props |
| Nigel Lawson | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Anastasia Portas | ... | art department assistant |
| Daniel Taylor | ... | stand-by art director |
Sound Department
| James Gibb | ... | sound trainee |
| David Lascelles | ... | sound recordist |
| Stuart Miller | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Tarn Willers | ... | sound maintenance engineer / boom operator (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Barney Jordan | ... | visual effects |
Stunts
| Nrinder Dhudwar | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Laurence Cendrowicz | ... | still photographer (2008) |
| Anna Valdez Hanks | ... | focus puller (as Anna Valdez-Hanks) |
| Darren Harvey | ... | gaffer |
| Bob Hunt | ... | best boy |
| Philip Martin | ... | camera trainee |
| Chris Samworth | ... | clapper loader |
| Tony Sankey | ... | grip |
| Tony Tyler | ... | electrician |
| David Wall | ... | electrician |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Poli Kyriacou | ... | junior costume assistant |
| Caroline McCall | ... | costume assistant |
| Marion Weise | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| David Kellick | ... | location manager |
| Christian Reynish | ... | assistant location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Val White | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Barry Stevenson | ... | unit driver |
Additional Crew
| Nick Embery | ... | floor runner |
| Alan Gavin | ... | production accountant |
| Sarah Hannam | ... | production coordinator (as Sarah Hannam Davies) |
| Joe Hornsey | ... | floor runner: dailies / production runner |
| Samantha-Jane Hunt | ... | stand-in (as Samantha Jane Hunt) |
| Alex Kaye-Besley | ... | assistant to director |
| Paul Murphy | ... | assistant production accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- BBC Worldwide (2007) (World-wide) (tv)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (2008) (United Kingdom) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Casting Collective (extras casting)
- Compuhire (back-projection)
- Norwell and Green (sound post-production)
- TLO (action vehicles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In the early 1960s, Mrs. Mary Whitehouse (Dame Julie Walters), a middle-aged school teacher, begins a campaign against what she sees as filth and smut on BBC television and radio. She and a friend start knocking on doors, circulating petitions and organizing rallies. Her nemesis during this time is Sir Hugh Carleton Greene (Hugh Bonneville), Director General of the BBC. He thinks she is just an old busybody who has no artistic taste and doesn't represent the mainstream of British society. Throughout his tenure, which lasted several years, he refused to see her or respond to her correspondence. She continued to campaign at what she viewed as unacceptable programming until her death in 2001. Written by garykmcd |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The footage of Doctor Who (1963), seen on a television screen and used to depict the violence of the series, was edited to suggest that the scene takes place at the end of the episode. In fact, the scene in question took place around halfway through Doctor Who (1963) season five, episode four, "The Tomb of the Cybermen Episode 4". This clip was followed by part of the opening sequence, showing the title and Patrick Troughton's face. See more » |
| Goofs | The sign on the door of Lord Hill's office reads "Lord Charles Hill". This is incorrect as such a style implies that he was the son of a Duke or a Marquess. The sign should have read "Charles, Lord Hill", "Lord Hill of Luton" or, more likely, simply "Lord Hill". See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Nicole Kidman/Hugh Bonneville/Julie Walters/Take That (2014). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening titles: "The story you are about to see really took place... only with less swearing and more nudity". See more » |
| Quotes |
David Turner:
I've just had a spot of bother in Birmingham - I was ganged-up on by a group of schoolgirls and that demented housewife. Sir Hugh Carleton Greene: Ah yes, of course. Now what *is* her name? No, don't tell me. Well you know what they say, old chap? Writing well is the best revenge. [he turns to walk away] Sir Hugh Carleton Greene: Though garrotting your enemy with cheesewire runs a close second. See more » |