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When the Bough Breaks (Original title)
Date: 06 May 1971 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: James Ferman

Synopsis: Play with the subject of baby battering. NSPCC social worker Margaret Ashdown is given the case of investigating into the Gosse family, when the young mother, Sheila, is unable to explain her baby's fractured skull at the hospital. She discovers the family live in poverty and ignorance, and have a tradition of instability.

Series title:
Play for Today
TV Transmissions
Date: 06 May 1971Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:20-22:35Slot duration: 75 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound
Date: 11 May 1972Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:20-22:35Slot duration: 75 minsNetwork

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1971-05-06BFI identifier: C-845920
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status (servicing required)


Description: 2-inch QuadruplexTX date: 1971-05-06BFI identifier: C-850249
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape



Film materials(1)
Description: Original Telerecorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 2808 FeetStock date: 1971BFI identifier: C-192781
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film