Mary, Mary (ITV Drama, Lynne Miller, Nigel Havers)

In resolutely downbeat one off drama Mary, Mary young Mary Maclean (Lynne Miller) follows her boyfriend to London, he deserts her leaving her pregnant. She then has a miscarriage and later finds herself in court on a baby snatching charge.

The TV Times of the week (6 Apr 1974) had an interview with author Susan Pleat, she had a broad portfolio working on shows like Coronation Street and kids show Pipkins as well as shows like Within These Walls and Angels.

Cast: Lynne Miller as Mary Maclean; Brenda Bruce as Florence Maclean; Tony Melody as Clifford Maclean; John Oxley as Kevin Noakes; Nigel Havers as Geoff; Yvonne Bonnamy as Mrs Cockburn; Pamela Duncan as Mrs Sunley; Iris Fry as Mrs Baines

Writer: Susan Pleat / Production Design: Vic Symonds / Producer: Nicholas Palmer / Director: John Nelson Burton

UK / ITV – ATV / 1×60 minutes / Broadcast Monday 8 April 1974 at 9.00pm

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