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Michael Powell

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Continuing a season in tribute to the great British film director.
Black Narcissus
Starring Deborah Kerr Sabu
Five Anglo-Catholic nuns establish a school and hospital in a disused harem in the Himalayas. But they are unable to cope with the sensuous atmosphere of their surroundings.
Based on the novel by Rumer Godden Writers/Directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and at 12.30am
A Canterbury Tale
Starring Eric Portman Sheila Sim
The girls in a quiet village in Kent are frightened to go out at night because of a mysterious man who pours glue in their hair.
Writers/Producers/Directors
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
0 BARRY NORMAN: page 18

Contributors

Unknown:
Deborah Kerr
Novel By:
Rumer Godden
Sister Clodagh:
Deborah Kerr
Dulip Rai:
Sabu
Mr Dean:
David Farrar
Sister Philippa:
Flora Robson
General:
Esmond Knight
Kanchi:
Jean Simmons
Thomas Colpeper:
Eric Portman
Alison:
Sheila Sim
Bob:
Sgt John Sweet
Peter Gibbs:
Dennis Price
Thomas:
Charles Hawtrey
Source: Radio Times

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