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The Rookie

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Heart-warming drama based on a true story, with Dennis Quaid. When his baseball career is curtailed by injury, pitcher Jim Morris becomes a teacher. Years later, after surgery, Jim finds he can pitch a ball faster than before - and once again dreams of playing in the major league. Review page 46.
Director John Lee Hancock (2002, U)
Brian Cox stars in Saltwater on Wednesday night on BBC1
This week's premieres: page 41

Contributors

Director:
John Lee Hancock
Jimmy Morris:
Dennis Quaid
Lorri Morris:
Rachel Griffiths
Wack Campos:
Jay Hernandez
Jimmy's mother:
Beth Grant
Hunter:
Angus T Jones
James Morris Sr:
Brian Cox
Source: Radio Times

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