And a Nightingale Sang

The story

Set in working class Newcastle, the Stott family fight their private battles against the backdrop of the conflict of World War II. Helen Stott, over thirty and with a limp, is resigned to being left on the shelf until she meets and falls in love with Norman, a serviceman from London. In contrast, her younger sister Joyce has quite a way with men, and finds herself a little too popular with the troops, especially when her husband pops up on leave from his regiment.

Cast

P Phyllis LoganHelen T Tom WattNorman J Joan PlowrightMam J John WoodvineGeorge S Stephen TompkinsonEric P Pippa HinchleyJoyce W Willie RossHarold, the Communist D Des YoungAndie V Val McLaneHotel Owner B Bob SmeatonGeoff L Lyn DouglasAndie's Landlady P Patrick HealyFather Monaghan

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J Joe GingFather Kennelly W Will HaysPainter H Harry HerringPainter D Donald McBrideSpiv Corporal M Mike MasonArmy Guard L Les WildeOlder Soldier P Phil KnowlesVince S Simon StravoscoufisMel D Denise WelchGirl at Dance J John MoranBand Vocalist A Art DaviesMan in Cinema N Neville WanlessChipshop Owner D Danny DeanARP Warden J Judi ErleHospital Nurse S Sharon ConsterdineNeighbour E Eric NicholsonShipyard Worker S Sammy JohnsonShipyard Worker