The Bells of Astercote

The Bells of Astercote

50 mins | Fantasy, TV Movie | Dec. 23, 1980

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

The Bells of Astercote

50 mins | Fantasy, TV Movie | Dec. 23, 1980

The Bells of Astercote
An adaptation of the novel by Penelope Lively. The plot revolves around the ghosts of plague victims in a sleepy wood.
Producers
Original title The Bells of Astercote
Directors Marilyn Fox
Writers Penelope Lively, Valerie Georgeson

Cast

John Branwell

as Goacher

Siobhan Brooks

as Mair Jenkins

Davyd Harries

as Mr Jenkins

Kristine Howarth

as Mrs Tranter

Ivor Roberts

as Mr Tranter

Richard Hunter

as Luke Tranter

Alison Rolfe

as Betsy Tranter

Ifor Williams

as Peter Jenkins

Janis Winters

as Evadne Fletcher

Brenda Cowling

as Mrs Fletcher

John Malcolm

as Tom Craddock

Lloyd Lamble

as Major Pratt

Sarah Grazebrook

as TV Reporter

Bill McGuirk

as TV Cameraman

Pat Quayle

as Mrs Fowler

Keith James

as Frank Turner

Val Lorraine

as Village Woman

Penny Jones

as Estate Girl