29 Jan 2009
Dead Man Running
A loan shark gives ex-con Nick a period of 24 hours in order to pay back the money he owes. Up against it, Nick involves his best mate on a multi-part mission in order to raise the cash before it's too late for them both
The Ploughman's Lunch
An age of deceit... A man of our times
As the UK begins its military engagement in the Falklands, a BBC news journalist attempts to climb up from his working-class roots, at any cost, lying to those around him to get what he wants, only to discover that he is the recipient of a deception far more clever than his own.
Top Billed Cast
Jonathan Pryce James Penfield
Tim Curry Jeremy Hancock
Rosemary Harris Ann Barrington
Frank Finlay Matthew Fox
Charlie Dore Susan Barrington
David de Keyser Gold
Bill Paterson Lecturer
Orlando Wells Tom Fox
Nat Jackley Mr Penfield
Pearl Hackney Mrs Penfield
Peter Walmsley Bob Tuckett
Robert Cartland Editor
Christopher Fulford Young Journalist
David Lyon Newsreader
Simon Stokes Edward
Witold Schejbal Jacek
William Maxwell Journalist
Andy Rashleigh Journalist
Polly Abbott Gold's Assistant
Anna Wing Woman at Poetry Reading
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