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Perfect Strangers

on BBC Two England

Stephen Poliakoff's acclaimed drama, originally shown in three parts, is re-edited into two parts showing today and tomorrow. Daniel, an only child, attends an extraordinary family reunion with his father Raymond, the black sheep of the Symon family. When Raymond is rushed to hospital with a mild stroke, Daniel discovers a remarkable story he hopes will help his troubled father embrace the past.
Producer John Chapman Second chance: page 9

Contributors

Unknown:
Stephen Poliakoff
Producer:
John Chapman
Raymond:
Michael Gambon
Alice:
Lindsay Duncan
Daniel:
Matthew MacFadyen
Rebecca:
Claire Skinner
Charles:
Toby Stephens
Esther:
Jill Baker
Irving:
Timothy Spall
Stephen:
Anton Lesser
Sidney:
Michael Culkin
Poppy:
Kelly Hunter
Edith:
Kathleen Byron
Young Edith:
Emma Sackville
Violet:
Muriel Pavlov
Young Violet:
Rebecca Tarry
Grace:
Sheila Burrell
Ernest:
Peter Howell
Peter:
Tony Maudsley
Nazik:
Marianne Borgo
Martina:
Camilla Power
Mr Degazi:
Orlando Vitorini
Uncle Bill:
Paul Alexander
Ruth:
Thea Bennett
Maurice:
Paul Leonard
Sibling's mother:
Anita Carey
Richard:
Jj Feild
Minty:
Ellen Sheean

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