Bright Hair (BBC 1997, Emilia Fox, James Purefoy)

Psychological thriller serial. In the village of Ashminster a brutal murder occurs. Teenager Ann Devonish discovers the body and the find has a profound effect on her.

production details
UK | BBC One | 2×65 minutes | 1997

Writer: Peter Ransley from his novel
Producer: Brian Donovan
Director: Christopher Menaul

cast
Emilia Fox as Ann Devenish
James Purefoy as David Miles
Oliver Milburn as Lawrence Churchman
John Bowe as Inspector Gates
Jim Carter as Norman Devenish
Toby Whithouse as DS Black
Victoria Wicks as Miss Montrose
Anna Walton as Melissa Barnett
Elizabeth McKechnie as Christine Dobson
Jonathan Bailey as Ben Devenish
Colin Mace as Constable Maybury (uncredited)
Patricia Kerrigan as Eileen Devenish
Milly Gregory as Linda Stone
Geraldine Alexander as Valerie Miles
Emma Fildes as Holly Martin
Heather Bleasdale as Miss Wood
Jane Cussons as Mrs. Barnett

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