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Stand Up, Nigel Barton (1965)

★ 9.0/10 72 min TV Movie, Drama United Kingdom English
Director: Gareth Davies
Story Editor: Tony Garnett
Writer: Dennis Potter
Streaming: Not available

Description

Semi-autobiographical TV play by Dennis Potter, from the BBC's 'Wednesday Play' series. It deals with the experiences of Nigel Barton, a young man from a poor mining community who wins a scholarship to Oxford University. The villagers accuse him of snobbery, while the rich University students treat him like a peasant. Uncertain of which sphere he should be moving in, Nigel tries to reconcile himself with his proud but stubborn father, and also succeed at University, despite its pretentions which apall him.

Top Cast

Keith Barron
Keith Barron Nigel Barton
Jack Woolgar Harry Barton
Katherine Parr Mrs. Barton
Vickery Turner
Vickery Turner Jill Blakeney
Robert Mill Adrian
Janet Henfrey
Janet Henfrey Miss Tillings
PJ Kavanagh Reporter
Johnnie Wade Georgie

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