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The Whip Hand

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Jimmy from Stockport and Bobby from Glasgow are apprentices in a trainer's yard in Lambourn. They have come south because they want to be jockeys. Success could make either rich and celebrated. But only one lad in a thousand makes the grade ...
Designer GERRY scott
Sound recordist PETER EDWARDS Film editor DON FAIRSERVICE Photography PHIL MEHEUX Producer KENITH TRODD
Devised and directed by LESLIE BLAIR

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Edwards
Directed By:
Leslie Blair
Jimmy:
Sean Flanagan
Bobby:
Lindsay Dunn
Pat Donovan:
Mick Dillon
Mark Loughton:
Milton Johns
Steve:
Anthony Trent
Charlie:
Reg Stewart
Frank:
Daragh O'Malley
Elizabeth Loughton:
Karen Maxwell
Mrs Fitzpatrick:
Julia McCarthy
Stable jockey:
Peter Pocock
Chrissie:
Angela Webb
Band at dance:
Greep
Source: Radio Times

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