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The Lonely Man's Lover (Original title)
Date: 17 January 1974 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Brian Parker

Synopsis: Poet Daniel Tasker moves to a small Yorkshire village, where he perturbs and disturbs the locals, except for Lizzie, who has feelings awakened in her that change her life. She breaks with her fiancée David, a local farmer, and her family, and goes to live with Daniel, becoming pregnant. However, after 3 months Daniel is recalled to London and leaves her, adn she has to return to live with her mother.

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TV Transmissions
Date: 17 January 1974Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:30-22:28Slot duration: 58 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound

Credits (8)
Production Company: BBC Birmingham, Producer: David Rose, Script Editor: Tara Prem, Script: Barry Collins, Film Cameraman: Michael Williams, Film Editor: Oliver White, Music composed and sung by: The Oldham Tinkers
Cast (11)
David Bailie (Daniel Tasker), Jan Francis (Lizzie), Anne Dyson (Sarah), Struan Rodger (David), Ben Ludlam (Simeon), Alex Robinson (Doctor), Eileen Helsby (Teacher), Joe Belcher (Auctioneer), Niall Padden (Minister), Frank Crompton (Old man), Pat Wallis (Barmaid)
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Digital materials(1)
Description: MOVDuration: 00:55:29 minutesV210 - TX date: 1974-01-17BFI identifier: N-3620175
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file



Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1974-01-17BFI identifier: C-820030
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 2-inch Quadruplex High BandDuration: 00:55:29 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1974-01-17BFI identifier: C-820041
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape