And a Nightingale Sang

Set 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.

• Robert KnightsDirector
• Jack RosenthalWriter
• Francis ShawOriginal Music Composer

• Phyllis LoganHelen
• Tom WattNorman
• Joan PlowrightMam
• John WoodvineGeorge
• Stephen TompkinsonEric
• Pippa HinchleyJoyce
• Willie RossHarold, the Communist
• Des YoungAndie
• Val McLaneHotel Owner
• Bob SmeatonGeoff
• Lyn DouglasAndie's Landlady
• Patrick HealyFather Monaghan