Come the Revolution (Original title)
Date: 25 October 1977 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: Michael Darlow
Series title:
TV Transmissions
Date: 25 October 1977Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:25-22:40Slot duration: 75 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound
Title: Play for Today and Northern Ireland in the 1970sAuthor: HILL, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines a number of plays about Northern Ireland which were included in the BBC's 'Play for Today' series (1970-1984) in the 1970s, exploring their production context and the ways in which this influenced their depiction of the conflict known as 'the Troubles'. Titles discussed include 'Carson Country' (1972), 'Your Man from Six Counties' (1976) and 'The Last Window Cleaner' (1979). Part of the special issue 'Play for Today at 50'.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1977-10-25BFI identifier: C-809754
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1977-10-25BFI identifier: C-809754
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: 2-inch QuadruplexTX date: 1977-10-25BFI identifier: C-809771
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Date: 25 October 1977 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: Michael Darlow
Series title:
TV Transmissions
Date: 25 October 1977Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:25-22:40Slot duration: 75 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound
Credits
(9)
Production Company: BBC TV, Producer: Rosemary Hill, Script: Robin Chapman, Lighting: Dennis Channon, Designer: Paul Joel, Music: Ambrosian Singers, Chorus Master: John McCarthy, Sound: Larry Goodson
Cast
(26)
Vivian Pickles (Beth Bailey), Richard O'Callaghan (Mike), Deborah Fallender (Stevie), John Telfer (Roy), Warwick Evans (Den), Myrna Stephens (Naomi), Colin Bell (Andy), Derek Smith (Arthur Hammond), Kenneth Colley (Bruce Tetley), Roger Avon (chauffeur), Jumoke Debayo (lavatory attendant), Tim Brown, Anne Orwin, Les Davidov, Tamar Cooper (student), Joan Ryan (middle-aged woman), Peter Cartwright (middle-aged man), Diana Bishop (Mrs Puttock), Daryl Webster (Dorothy), Alan Downer (chief inspector), Rob Inglis (landlord), Antony Higginson (television interviewer), Terence Davies, Michael Halsey, Stephen Phillips, Harry Walker (Welsh miner)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
In: Journal of British cinema and television v19 n2 2022 Pages: 217-240Title: Play for Today and Northern Ireland in the 1970sAuthor: HILL, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines a number of plays about Northern Ireland which were included in the BBC's 'Play for Today' series (1970-1984) in the 1970s, exploring their production context and the ways in which this influenced their depiction of the conflict known as 'the Troubles'. Titles discussed include 'Carson Country' (1972), 'Your Man from Six Counties' (1976) and 'The Last Window Cleaner' (1979). Part of the special issue 'Play for Today at 50'.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1977-10-25BFI identifier: C-809754
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1977-10-25BFI identifier: C-809754
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: 2-inch QuadruplexTX date: 1977-10-25BFI identifier: C-809771
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape