12 Sep 1979
Scum
Powerful, uncompromising drama about two boys' struggle for survival in the nightmare world of Britain's notorious Borstal Reformatory.
Prostitute
The tale of two women: Sandra, an ambitious but naive Birmingham working girl who moves to London with the hope of securing wealthier patrons, and Louise, her social worker friend, who is fighting to change the antiquated and hypocritical prostitution laws. As both strive to achieve their goals, a cold dose of reality dashes their hopes, and the built-in biases against women in society are unmasked.
Top Billed Cast
Kate Crutchley Louise
Eleanor Forsythe Sandra
Kim Lockett Jean
Nancy Samuels Rose
Richard Mangan David Selby
Phyllis Hickson Rose's Mother
Joseph Senior Joseph
Carol Palmer Carol
Ann Whittaker Amanda
Paul Arlington Mr Hanson
Pat Manning Mr Hickson
Brigid Mackay Mrs T
Barbara Roslyn Girl on Sofa
Jackie Thompson Girl on Sofa
Philippa Williams Linda
Colin Hindley Griff
Count Prince Miller Winston
Howard Dickenson Martin
Heather Barrett Social Services Team
Kim Durham Social Services Team
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