The Gate of Eden: Part One - Mr. Falconer (1980)
The story concerns the relationship between Peter, a 15 year old boy, and Mr Faulkner, an old man whom he befriends. Mr Faulkner used to be a school teacher but had retired after allegations were made about him by a pupil. There was still gossip about him in the town. Mr Faulkner teaches Peter a lot about literature and introduces him to poetry and when Peter returns to school the two of them correspond. The friendship between them is threatened when Peter starts going out with Sue who disapproves of him spending time with the old man.
Director: Simon Langton
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Maurice Denham as Tom Falconer |
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Richard Gibson as Peter |
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Gwen Nelson as Granny |
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Timothy Bateson as Arthur |
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Alison Ambler as Pauline |
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Pat Heywood as Freda |
| Production | David Cunliffe | Executive Producer |
| Writing | William Corlett | Writer |
| Directing | Simon Langton | Director |
