Trinity Tales

Trinity Tales

Limited Series 1975 · 6 eps · Drama, Comedy

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On their way to London for the Rugby League final, a group of northerners start telling each other stories, in the manner of Chaucer's pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales.

Created by Alan Plater

Network: BBC Two

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Cast

Francis Matthews Eric the Prologue
Colin Farrell Nick the Driver
Bill Maynard Stan the Fryer
Susan Littler Judy the Judy
Paul Copley Dave the Joiner
Gaye Brown Alice the Wife of Batley
John Stratton Smith the Man of Law
Peter Benson Reuben
Jane Freeman Cashier

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