22 Oct 2004
Vera Drake
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
Up the Junction
The lives and loves of three young working class women, set in the pubs, terraced houses and factories of Battersea, South London.
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Carol White Sylvie
Geraldine Sherman Rube
Vickery Turner Eileen
Tony Selby Dave
Michael Standing Terry
Ray Barron Ron
Rita Webb Mrs Hardy
Hilda Barry Old May
Jessie Robins Fat Lil
Pauline Halford At the dance
Elizabeth Valentine At the dance
Ronald Alexander At the dance
Sheila Grant In the factory
Winifred Dennis In the factory
Winifred Sabine In the factory
Myrtle McKenzie In the factory
Sidney Gatcum In the factory
Cleo Sylvestre In the factory
Adrienne Frame In the factory
Doreen Herrington In the factory
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