Play for Today

1977 NR 1h 25m 8.2

Autobiographical tale about Viv Nicholson who had a large Football Pools win in the early 1960s, and the ultimately destructive effect it had on her and her family.

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Main Cast

Susan Littler Susan Littler Viv Nicholson
John Duttine John Duttine Keith Nicholson
Helene Palmer Helene Palmer Viv's Mum
Joe Belcher Joe Belcher Viv's Father
Stephen Bill Stephen Bill Matthew
Liz Smith Liz Smith Keith's Granny
Annie Hulley Annie Hulley Girlfriend
Philip Joseph Philip Joseph Gary
John Lyons John Lyons Public Relations Man
Jane Lowe Jane Lowe Public Relations Girl

Creators

John Goldschmidt John Goldschmidt Director
Jack Rosenthal Jack Rosenthal Writer

Info about Play for Today

Studio(s): BBC

Originally Released: Mar 15, 1977

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Comedy, Drama

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