Synopsis
A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Jonathan MillerDirector
Cast
- Roger DaltreyMacheath
- Bob HoskinsBeggar
- Graham CrowdenPlayer
- Stratford JohnsPeachum
- Patricia RoutledgeMrs. Peachum
- Gawn GraingerBen Budge
- Ken StottJeremy Twitcher
- Don EstelleCrook Fingered Jack
- Rosemary AsheLucy Lockit
- Peter BaylissLockit
- John BenfieldJailer
- Isla BlairJenny Diver