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The Bells of Astercote (1980)

Genre : Fantasy, TV Movie

Runtime : 50M

Director : Marilyn Fox

Synopsis

An adaptation of the novel by Penelope Lively. The plot revolves around the ghosts of plague victims in a sleepy wood.

Actors

John Branwell
John Branwell
Goacher
Siobhan Brooks
Siobhan Brooks
Mair Jenkins
Davyd Harries
Davyd Harries
Mr Jenkins
Kristine Howarth
Kristine Howarth
Mrs Tranter
Ivor Roberts
Ivor Roberts
Mr Tranter
Richard Hunter
Richard Hunter
Luke Tranter
Alison Rolfe
Alison Rolfe
Betsy Tranter
Ifor Williams
Ifor Williams
Peter Jenkins
Janis Winters
Janis Winters
Evadne Fletcher
Brenda Cowling
Brenda Cowling
Mrs Fletcher
John Malcolm
John Malcolm
Tom Craddock
Lloyd Lamble
Lloyd Lamble
Major Pratt
Sarah Grazebrook
Sarah Grazebrook
TV Reporter
Bill McGuirk
Bill McGuirk
TV Cameraman
Pat Quayle
Pat Quayle
Mrs Fowler
Keith James
Keith James
Frank Turner
Val Lorraine
Val Lorraine
Village Woman
Penny Jones
Penny Jones
Estate Girl

Crews

Marilyn Fox
Marilyn Fox
Director
Penelope Lively
Penelope Lively
Novel
Valerie Georgeson
Valerie Georgeson
Writer

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