03 Apr 1998
Central Station
An emotional journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew.
The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel
A young train spotter heads to Staffordshire for a historic journey through a soon to be condemned tunnel. During his trip, he encounters a series of eccentric characters. With his passion for the railways and naïve disposition, Benjamin inadvertently encourages them to reveal their innermost fears and darkest secrets.
Top Billed Cast
Richard O'Callaghan Fowler
Paul Brooke Farquhar
Iain Reid Smith
Robert Hartley McCullow
John Owens Corporal
Laurie Asprey Brian
John Gray Blondie
Jonathan Burn 2nd Lt. Florence
Noel Dyson Mrs. Dyson
Claire Davenport Megs
Victor Platt Mr. Dyson
Joe Gladwin Adam Coulson
Griffith Davis Jackie Coulson
John Le Mesurier Judge Grayson
John Scott Martin Ticket Man
Angela Pleasence Beatrice Grayson
Shelagh Fraser Mrs. Grayson
Anthony Kelly Gardner
Toke Townley Mr. Phillips
Eileen Way Mrs. Phillips
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