UK, 4 November 1980
videotape, colour, 4:3
mono, English
Series: Play for Today (1970-1984) – series 11, episode 3
A British fantasy television episode written and directed by John McGrath.
Plot Summary
Frank leaves Sheffield for London and along the way his story is frequently interrupted by video effect-laden inserts commenting on the action.
Credits
Crew
Directed by: John McGrath
BBC
Produced by: Richard Eyre
Written by: John McGrath
Music by: Mark Brown, Mike O’Neill, Si Cowe
Cast
Mick Ford (Frank)
Declan Mulholland (lorry driver)
Hilton McRae (ad man)
Jacquie Stillwell (ad woman)
Jean Leppard (Amy)
Glynn Edwards (policeman)
Gaylie Runciman (Belinda)
Jim Barclay (Bill)
Yvonne D’Alpra (Mabel)
John Mulcahy (Alf)
Jane Wood (Mrs Chancer)
Alan Ford (Mr Chancer)
Marcel Steiner (Percy)
Kate Feeney (Miss Glaze)
Jennifer Hilary (Mrs Champing)
