And a Nightingale Sang
Lofty Goes To War!
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.
Directed by Robert Knights · Written by Jack Rosenthal
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Cast
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Phyllis Logan Helen -
Tom Watt Norman -
Joan Plowright Mam -
John Woodvine George -
Stephen Tompkinson Eric -
Pippa Hinchley Joyce -
Willie Ross Harold, the Communist - Des Young Andie
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Val McLane Hotel Owner -
Bob Smeaton Geoff - Lyn Douglas Andie's Landlady
- Patrick Healy Father Monaghan
Make it a double feature
2h 50m together
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