01 Dec 1922
Deserted at the Altar
Anna Moore, a poor orphaned country girl, and her little brother, Tommy, live with hypocritical Squire Simpson, who conspires with his son to acquire the inheritance due the girl.
Educating Rita
Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.
Rita, a witty 26-year-old hairdresser, wants to 'discover' herself, so she joins the Open University where she meets the disillusioned professor of literature, Dr. Frank Bryant. His marriage has failed, his new girlfriend is having an affair with his best friend and he can't get through the day without downing a bottle or two of whisky. What Frank needs is a challenge... and along comes Rita.
Top Billed Cast
Michael Caine Dr. Frank Bryant
Julie Walters Rita Susan White
Michael Williams Brian
Maureen Lipman Trish
Jeananne Crowley Julia
Malcolm Douglas Denny
Godfrey Quigley Rita's Father
Dearbhla Molloy Elaine
Kim Fortune Collins
Pat Daly Bursar
Philip Hurd-Wood Tiger
Christopher Casson Professor
Hilary Reynolds Lesley
Jack Walsh Price
Rosamund Burton Denise
Marcus O'Higgins Marcus
Mark Drew Disco Manager
Gabrielle Reidy Barbara
Des Nealon Invigilator
Marie Conmee Customer in Hairdressers
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