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The Long Roads (Original title)
Dates: 1993 (Copyright), 31 January 1993 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Tristram Powell

Synopsis: Follows an elderly couple on a journey of discovery. Learning that the woman, Kitty, is ill with cancer, they set off on a trip around Britain to visit their five children.

Series title:
Screen Two
TV Transmissions
Date: 31 January 1993Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:00-23:30Slot duration: 90 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound
Date: 27 March 2002Broadcast channel: BBC FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:00-22:30Slot duration: 90 minsDigital Terrestrial

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(6)

Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 87.00 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1993-01-31BFI identifier: N-240878
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Video materials(5)
Description: 1-inch C-FormatDuration: 87.31 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1993-01-31BFI identifier: C-722933
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 87.15 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1334007
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 87.00 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1993-01-31BFI identifier: N-240878
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 87.13 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 2002-03-27BFI identifier: C-1198273
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376340
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape



Film materials(1)
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1352692
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status