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Brassneck (Original title)
Dates: 1975 (Copyright), 22 May 1975 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Mike Newell

Production company billing: ©1975. BBC [end] In Colour
Synopsis: TV play by Howard Benton and David Hare. England 1945-75: Builder Alfred Bagley makes a fortune, with a little help from his friends

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TV Transmissions
Date: 22 May 1975Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:35-22:55Slot duration: 80 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound
Date: 22 May 1975not specified

Credits (16)
Production Company: BBC TV, Producer: Graeme McDonald, Production Assistant: Bill Craske, Script Editor: Ann Scott, By: Howard Brenton, David Hare, Studio Lighting: Geoff Shaw, Film Cameraman: Philip Méheux, Film Editor: Bill Shapter, Videotape Editor: Stan Pow, Designer: Susan Spence, Costumes: Odette Barrow, Make-up: Jan Harrison, Studio Sound: Alan Edmonds, Sound Recordist: Bill Wild
Cast (20)
Jeremy Kemp (Roderick Bagley), Andrew Ray (Clive Avon), Paul Dawkins (Alfred Bagley), Peter Howell (James Avon), Allan Surtees (Harry Edmunds), David Daker (Tom Browne), Roger Lloyd Pack (Sidney Bagler), Sheila Reid (Vanessa Bagley), Susan Penhaligon (Lucy Bagley), Roger Davenport (Martin Bagley), Julian Curry (Bill Rochester), Richard Leech (Raymond Finch), John Welsh (Evelyn Harrington), Stanley Lebor (major-domo), Mike Kinsey (van driver), Robin Meredith (police officer), Barrie Fletcher (Jarvis), Godfrey Jackman (Bassett), Brandy Di Frank (stripper), Ann Chapman (tap dancer)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (2)
In: The Listener v93 n2408 29 May 1975  Page: 710
Title: [The Listener - v93 n2408 29 May 1975: no known title]Language: English

In: Radio Times v207 n2688 17 May 1975  Page: 4
Title: [Radio Times - v207 n2688 17 May 1975: no known title]Language: English


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 29.3 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1493574
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: MP4BFI identifier: N-636735
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI



Digital materials(1)
Description: MP4BFI identifier: N-636735
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI



Video materials(4)
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1975-05-22BFI identifier: C-1413671
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 80 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1975-05-22BFI identifier: C-1462392
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 29.3 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1493574
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-231748
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape