Edna: The Inebriate Woman
A British play about homelessness by Jeremy Sandford, writer of "Cathy Come Home", first broadcast as a BBC Play For Today. It details the deterioration of Edna, a homeless alcoholic and was made at a time when vagrancy was still a criminal offence.
Directed by Ted Kotcheff · Written by Jeremy Sandford
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Cast
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Patricia Hayes Edna -
Barbara Jefford Josie, of 'Jesus Saves' - Geraldine Sherman Trudi, Inmate at 'Jesus Saves'
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Cheryl Hall Vangi, Inmate at 'Jesus Saves' -
Freda Dowie Mother Superior, Helper at 'Jesus Saves' -
Roger Hammond Victor, Helper at 'Jesus Saves' - Denis Carey Doctor, at The Spike
- Talfryn Thomas Tramp
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June Watson Attendant, at The Spike -
Kate Williams Teresa, Inmate at 'Jesus Saves' - Peggy Aitchison Lil, Inmate at 'Jesus Saves'
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Vivian MacKerrell Tramp
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