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The Evacuees

BBC One
on BBC One London

by Jack Rosenthal.
When war comes in 1939, school kids Danny and Neville have to leave for Blackpool. They are billeted on Mrs Graham, but her well-intentioned strictness presents too strong a contrast with the Jewish home they have left behind in Manchester.
"Exquisite" (Daily Telegraph) "Brilliant" (Financial Times) "Outstanding" (The Listener)
International Emmy Award, 1975
Best Single Play Award, Broadcasting Press Guild, 1975
Best Single Play Award, BAFTA, 1975

Contributors

Writer:
Jack Rosenthal
Producer:
Mark Shivas
Director:
Alan Parker
Sarah:
Maureen Lipman
Louis:
Ray Mort
Mrs Graham:
Margery Mason
Danny:
Gary Carp
Neville:
Steven Serember
Grandma:
Margery Withers
Zuckerman:
Paul Bestermann
Wilhelm:
Aubrey Edwards
Mr Goldstone:
Ian East
Mr Graham:
Ivor Roberts
Philip Hyman:
John Williams
Bernard:
Louis Raynes
Merton:
Laurence Cohen
Workman:
Bob West
Fireman:
Ted Carroll
Ambulance man:
Cyril Varley
Office woman:
Christine Buckley
Photographer:
Ray Dunbobbin
Mr Grossfine:
Barron Casenov
Man in overalls:
Alan Partington
Banana woman:
Pat Wallis
First housewife:
Gwen Harris
Second housewife:
Joyce Kennedy
Third housewife:
Marjorie Sudell
Gang ringleader:
Simon Fish
Gang ringleader:
George Carleton
Source: Radio Times

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