And a Nightingale Sang
1989Set in working class Newcastle, the Stott family fight their private battles against the backdrop of the conflict of World War II. Helen Stott, over thirty and with a limp, is resigned to being left on the shelf until she meets and falls in love with Norman, a serviceman from London. In contrast, her younger sister Joyce has quite a way with men, and finds herself a little too popular with the troops, especially when her husband pops up on leave from his regiment.
Acted in
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