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The Little Minister (Original title)
Date: 02 November 1975 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Cedric Messina

Synopsis: Set in the early years of the Industrial Revolution, Gavin Dishart is the popular young minister of Thrums who tries to intervene when the weavers of the town react violently against their new mill machines which threaten their livelihoods and confront the redcoats. However, Gavin finds problems of another nature when a wild gypsy girl suddenly appears.

Subjects:
Industrial Revolution, Weaving machines, Employees, Clergy, Great Britain, Gypsies

Series title:
Play of the Month
TV Transmissions
Date: 02 November 1975Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:00-23:40Runtime: 100 mins Network - Language: English - Colour - Sound

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1975-11-02BFI identifier: C-788685
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1975-11-02BFI identifier: C-793038
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status