09 Aug 1996
Basquiat
The brief life of Jean Michel Basquiat, a world renowned New York street artist struggling with fame, drugs and his identity.
Top Billed Cast
Jim Broadbent Lord Longford
Lindsay Duncan Lady Elizabeth Longford
Samantha Morton Myra Hindley
Andy Serkis Ian Brady
Kate Miles Rachel Pakenham
Alex Blake Paddy Packenham
Sarah Crowden Lady Tree
Robert Pugh Harold Wilson
Anton Rodgers Willie Whitelaw
Kika Markham Governor Wing
Tam Dean Burn Roy
Lee Boardman Talk Show Host
Caroline Clegg Longford's Secretary
Roy Barber Father Kahle
Karen Spragg Patricia Cairns
Karen Bayley Holloway Prison Officer
Ian Connaughton Journalist
David MacCreedy Journalist
Richard Sinnott Journalist
Charlotte West-Oram Downing Street Secretary
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