And a Nightingale Sang

Robert Knights
1989-04-17

Lofty Goes To War!
4.5
96 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Phyllis Logan Helen Unowned
Tom Watt Norman Unowned
Joan Plowright Mam Unowned
John Woodvine George Unowned
Stephen Tompkinson Eric Unowned
Pippa Hinchley Joyce Unowned
Willie Ross Harold, the Communist Unowned
Des Young Andie Unowned
Val McLane Hotel Owner Unowned
Bob Smeaton Geoff Unowned
Lyn Douglas Andie's Landlady Unowned
Patrick Healy Father Monaghan Unowned
Joe Ging Father Kennelly Unowned
Will Hays Painter Unowned
Harry Herring Painter Unowned
Donald McBride Spiv Corporal Unowned
Mike Mason Army Guard Unowned
Les Wilde Older Soldier Unowned
Phil Knowles Vince Unowned
Simon Stravoscoufis Mel Unowned
Denise Welch Girl at Dance Unowned
John Moran Band Vocalist Unowned
Art Davies Man in Cinema Unowned
Neville Wanless Chipshop Owner Unowned
Danny Dean ARP Warden Unowned
Judi Erle Hospital Nurse Unowned
Sharon Consterdine Neighbour Unowned
Eric Nicholson Shipyard Worker Unowned
Sammy Johnson Shipyard Worker Unowned