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The Bells of Astercote
The Bells of Astercote
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The Bells of Astercote

1980
50m
Fantasy
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1980

Runtime

50m

Storyline

An adaptation of the novel by Penelope Lively. The plot revolves around the ghosts of plague victims in a sleepy wood.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
50m
Dec 23, 1980
Director
Marilyn Fox
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

18 Cast Members

John Branwell

John Branwell

Goacher

Siobhan Brooks

Mair Jenkins

Davyd Harries

Davyd Harries

Mr Jenkins

Kristine Howarth

Mrs Tranter

Ivor Roberts

Ivor Roberts

Mr Tranter

Richard Hunter

Luke Tranter

Alison Rolfe

Betsy Tranter

Ifor Williams

Peter Jenkins

Janis Winters

Evadne Fletcher

Brenda Cowling

Mrs Fletcher

John Malcolm

John Malcolm

Tom Craddock

Lloyd Lamble

Lloyd Lamble

Major Pratt

Sarah Grazebrook

TV Reporter

Bill McGuirk

TV Cameraman

Pat Quayle

Mrs Fowler

Keith James

Frank Turner

Val Lorraine

Village Woman

Penny Jones

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