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The Thieving Headmistress

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

DRAMA OF THE WEEK
Pauline Quirke stars in this drama documentary based on the incredible true story of Colleen McCabe , a head teacher who stole heaps of money from her school. As ex-nun McCabe enjoys a champagne lifestyle, pupils sit shivering in classrooms without heat or books. it's only a matter of time, though, before local authority auditors step in to reveal the full extent of her theft.
Writers Lucy Bowden , Norman Hull and Jane Woodrow
Producer Lucy Bowden : Director Norman Hull Bad habits: page 12

Contributors

Unknown:
Pauline Quirke
Unknown:
Colleen McCabe
Unknown:
Lucy Bowden
Unknown:
Norman Hull
Unknown:
Jane Woodrow
Producer:
Lucy Bowden
Director:
Norman Hull
Colleen McCabe:
Pauline Oulrke
Father Plunkett:
Denis Lawson
Father O'Malley:
Peter Cellier
Maureen Stapley:
Mary Roscoe
Pam:
Naomi Allisstone
Detective Elliott:
Stephen Critchlow
Auditor:
Richard Hope
Mr Huckerby:
David Holt
Ms Wallis:
Hannah Walters
Young Colleen:
Emily Key
Shop girl:
Jessica Elliott
Priest:
John Walters
Lawyer:
Bruce Barnden
Judge:
David Barnaby
Source: Radio Times

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