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In a Land of Plenty

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

First in a ten-part drama tracking the fortunes of the Freeman family over the second half of the 20th century.
1952: industrialist Charles Freeman sets up home with Mary. But can their happiness last? Contains strong language.
Dramatised by Kevin Hood from the novel by Tim Pears
Producer Claire Hirsch ; Director Hettie Macdonald (S) (W) New season: page 22; Programme of the week: page 61

Contributors

Unknown:
Charles Freeman
Dramatised By:
Kevin Hood
Novel By:
Tim Pears
Producer:
Claire Hirsch
Director:
Hettie MacDonald
Charles:
Robert Pugh
Mary:
Helen McCrory
James:
Shaun Dingwall
Laura:
Kaye Wragg
Edna:
Lorraine Ashbourne
Mina:
Hazel Monaghan
Stanley:
Garry Cooper
Robbie:
June Watson
Alfred:
John Cater
Agatha:
Kathleen Byron
Zoe:
Caroline Carver
Pub Poet:
Dan Milne
Lewis:
Joseph Coke
Gary Michaels:
Alex De'Ath
Trevor Michaels:
Francis Magee
Judith:
Marie Jelliman
Source: Radio Times

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