Play for Today

1971 NR 1h 30m 7

A trilogy of plays - "A Time to Keep", "The Whaler's Return" and "Celia" - exploring the life of the Orkney islanders in the past and present.

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Main Cast

Maurice Roëves Maurice Roëves Bill
Claire Nielson Claire Nielson Ingi
Gerry Slevin Gerry Slevin Peter of Two Waters
Terry Cavers Terry Cavers Anna of Two Waters
Harry Jones Harry Jones Factor
Paul Kermack Paul Kermack Sinclair
David Mowat David Mowat Jeremiah of Whalerest
Joan Fitzpatrick Joan Fitzpatrick Jessie of Topmast
Phil McCall Phil McCall Missionary
Stuart Mungall Stuart Mungall Flaws

Creators

James MacTaggart James MacTaggart Director
John McGrath John McGrath Writer
George Mackay Brown George Mackay Brown Story

Info about Play for Today

Studio(s): British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Originally Released: May 13, 1971

Genres: Comedy, Drama

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