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It's election time again for Leslie Titmuss, MP, and he hits the stumps. A father now, he's determined to get young Nicholas into the best boarding school, which creates more friction with ... See full summary »

Director:

Alvin Rakoff

Writer:

John Mortimer (novel)

Stars:

Michael Hordern, Annette Crosbie, Zoë Wanamaker

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Hordern	...	Simeon Simcox
Annette Crosbie	...	Dorothy Simcox
Zoë Wanamaker	...	Charlotte Titmuss
David Threlfall	...	Leslie Titmuss
Jill Bennett	...	Lady Grace Fanner
Richard Vernon	...	Sir Nicholas Fanner
Paul Shelley	...	Fred Simcox
Peter Egan	...	Henry Simcox
Sylvia Kay	...	Elsie Titmuss
Colin Jeavons	...	George Titmuss
Claire Oberman	...	Lonnie Simcox
Lill Roughley	...	Glenys Fawcett
Tom Chadbon	...	Terry Fawcett
Alan Rowe	...	Wyebrow
Ann Davies	...	Bridget Bigwell

Storyline

It's election time again for Leslie Titmuss, MP, and he hits the stumps. A father now, he's determined to get young Nicholas into the best boarding school, which creates more friction with his wife. Titmuss encourages Charlotte to find interests outside the home, but her new cause has tragic results.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 November 1986 (UK)

Filming Locations:

England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Euston Films, Thames Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

52 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color Black and White (some footage)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1