British Comedy Guide

And A Nightingale Sang

  • TV comedy drama
  • ITV1
  • 1989
  • 1 episode

A bitter-sweet comedy of World War Two. Set in working class Newcastle, the drama centres round the domestic tribulations of the Stott family. Stars Phyllis Logan, Tom Watt, Joan Plowright, John Woodvine, Pippa Hinchley and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Phyllis Logan Helen
Tom Watt Norman
Joan Plowright Mam
John Woodvine George
Pippa Hinchley Joyce
Stephen Tompkinson Eric
Des Young Andie
Val McLane Hotel Owner
Bob Smeaton Geoff
Willie Ross Harold, the Communist
Lyn Douglas Andie's Landlady
Patrick Healy Father Monaghan
Joe Ging Father Kennelly
Will Hays Painter
Harry Herring Painter
Donald McBride Spiv Corporal
Mike Mason Army Guard
Les Wilde Older Soldier
Phil Knowles Vince
Simon Stravoscoufis Mel
Denise Welch Girl at Dance
John Moran Band Vocalist
Arthur Davies (as Art Davies) Man in Cinema
Neville Wanless Chipshop Owner
Danny Dean ARP Warden
Judi Erle Hospital Nurse
Sharon Consterdine Neighbour
Eric Nicholson Shipyard Worker
Sammy Johnson Shipyard Worker
Writing team
Jack Rosenthal Writer
Production team
Robert Knights Director
Philip Hinchcliffe Producer
Victor Glynn Executive Producer
Andrew Warren Associate Producer
Chris Wimble Editor
Andrew Mollo Production Designer
Priscilla John Casting Director
Norman Langley Director of Photography
Charlotte Holdich Costume Designer
Pam Meager Make-up Designer
Francis Shaw Composer
Peter Bennett (as Peter Bennet) 1st Assistant Director
C.P. Taylor Creator

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