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Screen Two: Great Moments in Aviation

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

The new Screen Two season opens with a star-studded cast in a film combining mystery and romantic comedy.
Leaving her home and family in the West Indies, Gabriel Angel embarks on a cruise liner bound for England during the 1950s in the hope of becoming female aviator. See today's choices.
Written by Jeanette Winterson
Producer Philippa Giles ; Director Beeban Kidron

Contributors

Written By:
Jeanette Winterson
Producer:
Philippa Giles
Director:
Beeban Kidron
Gabriel Angel:
Rakie Ayola
Duncan Stewart:
Jonathan Pryce
Professor Rex Goodyear:
John Hurt
Doctor Angela Bead:
Vanessa Redgrave
Miss Gwendoline Quim:
Dorothy Tutin
Vesuvia:
Carmen Munroe
Thomas:
Oliver Samuels
Steward:
David Harewood
Waiter:
Stan Pretty
Vesuvia's guests:
Sol Raye
Vesuvia's guests:
Muriel Hunte
Vesuvia's guests:
Jeillo Edwards
Vesuvia's guests:
Bertie Green
Vesuvia's guests:
Willie Payne
Vesuvia's guests:
Joan Hooley
Vesuvia's guests:
Dora Dixon-Fyle
Vesuvia's guests:
Marc Mathews
Vesuvia's guests:
Alex Tetteh-Lartey
American woman:
Margaret Robertson
Gabriel as a child:
Myleisha Powlette
Source: Radio Times

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