And a Nightingale Sang

Overview

Set in working class Newcastle, the Stott family fight their private battles against the backdrop of the conflict of World War II. Helen Stott, over thirty and with a limp, is resigned to being left on the shelf until she meets and falls in love with Norman, a serviceman from London. In contrast, her younger sister Joyce has quite a way with men, and finds herself a little too popular with the troops, especially when her husband pops up on leave from his regiment.

Directed by Robert Knights

Top cast

Phyllis Logan

Helen

Tom Watt

Norman

Joan Plowright

Mam

John Woodvine

George

Stephen Tompkinson

Eric

Pippa Hinchley

Joyce

Willie Ross

Harold, the Communist

D

Des Young

Andie

Val McLane

Hotel Owner

Bob Smeaton

Geoff

L

Lyn Douglas

Andie's Landlady

P

Patrick Healy

Father Monaghan

J

Joe Ging

Father Kennelly

W

Will Hays

Painter

H

Harry Herring

Painter

D

Donald McBride

Spiv Corporal

M

Mike Mason

Army Guard

L

Les Wilde

Older Soldier

P

Phil Knowles

Vince

S

Simon Stravoscoufis

Mel

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