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The Whisperers

on BBC Two England

continues a season of films by the distinguished writer-director, BRYAN FORBES starring
Edith Evans Eric Portman
One of Britain's most celebrated actresses,
Edith Evans , stars in this poignant film about pensioner Maggie Ross , who is deserted by her bookie husband Archie.
Forced to live alone Maggie retreats into a private world where 'voices' - in reality noises which surround her - become her whispering companions. But tragedy strikes when her son Charlie brings home a suitcase of stolen money....
Screenplay by BRYAN FORBES Based on the novel by ROBERT NICOLSON
Produced by MICHAEL S. LAUGHLIN Directed by BRYAN FORBES
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Contributors

Director:
Bryan Forbes
Unknown:
Edith Evans
Unknown:
Eric Portman
Unknown:
Edith Evans
Unknown:
Maggie Ross
Unknown:
Bryan Forbes
Novel By:
Robert Nicolson
Produced By:
Michael S. Laughlin
Directed By:
Bryan Forbes
Mrs Ross:
Edith Evans
Archie Ross:
Eric Portman
Mrs Noonan:
Avis Bunnage
Girl upstairs:
Nanette Newman
Mr Conrad:
Gerald Sim
Charlie Ross:
Ronald Fraser
Assistance official:
Leonard Rossiter
Mr Weaver:
Kenneth Griffith
Earl:
Harry Baird
Andy:
Robert Russell
Almoner:
Margaret Tyzack
Prostitute:
Clare Kelly
Psychiatrist:
Robin Bailey
Mr Fish:
Max Bacon
Publican:
Peter Thompson
a child Mrs Ross:
Sarah Forbes

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