Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 279,696 playable programmes from the BBC

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

on BBC Two England

Classic drama from the late director Karel Reisz , who died in November 2002, adapted by Alan Sillitoe from his own novel. Devoted to the pursuit of pleasure, factory worker Arthur Seaton spends his time drinking, brawling and chasing women. But when he falls for the modest, old-fashioned Doreen Gretton , Arthur is forced to reassess his values.
(1960, PG) (BW) Film of the week: page 39
Albert Finney 's TV CV: page

Contributors

Director:
Karel Reisz
Adapted By:
Alan Sillitoe
Unknown:
Arthur Seaton
Unknown:
Doreen Gretton
Unknown:
Albert Finney
Arthur Seaton:
Albert Finney
Doreen Gretton Shirley:
Anne Field
Brenda:
Rachel Roberts
Aunt Ada:
Hylda Baker
Bert:
Norman Rossington
Jack:
Bryan Pringle
Robboe:
Robert Cawdron
Mrs Bull:
Edna Morris
Mrs Seaton:
Elsie Wagstaff
Mr Seaton:
Frank Pettitt

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More