And a Nightingale Sang (ITV 1989, Phyllis Logan, Tom Watt)

Period comedy drama. During World War II an innocent Geordie girl is wooed by a soldier.

production details
UK | ITV – Tyne Tees | 1×95 minutes | 1989

Writer: Jack Rosenthal
Play: C.P. Taylor
Director: Robert Knights

cast
Phyllis Logan as Helen
Tom Watt as Norman
Joan Plowright as Mam
John Woodvine as George
Stephen Tompkinson as Eric
Pippa Hinchley as Joyce
Willie Ross as Harold, the Communist
Des Young as Andie
Val McLane as Hotel Owner
Bob Smeaton as Geoff
Lyn Douglas as Andie’s Landlady
Patrick Healy as Father Monaghan
Joe Ging as Father Kennelly
Will Hays as Painter
Harry Herring as Painter
Donald McBride as Spiv Corporal
Mike Mason as Army Guard
Les Wilde as Older Soldier
Phil Knowles as Vince
Simon Stravoscoufis as Mel
Denise Welch as Girl at Dance
John Moran as Band Vocalist
Art Davies as Man in Cinema
Neville Wanless as Chipshop Owner
Danny Dean as ARP Warden
Judi Erle as Hospital Nurse
Sharon Consterdine as Neighbour
Eric Nicholson as Shipyard Worker
Sammy Johnson as Shipyard Worker

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