Taking Leave

Taking Leave

60 mins | Nov. 28, 1974

Mike comes home on leave from Ulster. After six years in the Army he has to decide whether to sign up again or not. His parents want him to leave the army and come home, but the family flare-ups and bickerings are not conducive to helping him choose.

Taking Leave

60 mins | Nov. 28, 1974

Taking Leave
Mike comes home on leave from Ulster. After six years in the Army he has to decide whether to sign up again or not. His parents want him to leave the army and come home, but the family flare-ups and bickerings are not conducive to helping him choose.
Producers
Original title Taking Leave
Directors John Mackenzie
Writers Joyce Neary

Cast

George Sewell

as Father

Doreen Keogh

as Mother

Alison Steadman

as Nonie

George Sweeney

as Mike

Susan Littler

as Sheila

Brian Capron

as Tony

Liz Smith

as Confused Lady

Natalie Kent

as Cissie

Colin Dunn

as Squaddie

Murray Head

as Barbara Allen Singer (voice only)

Antonia Loyd

as Child

Sarah Wiles

as Child

Katrina Loftin

as Child