Secret Orchards (1979)
The true story of successful and respectable Edwardian businessman Roger Ackerley, who managed to conceal the existence of a secret love and the three daughters she bore, from his society wife and remaining children. Known to the daughters only as 'Uncle Bodger', they remained unaware he was their father until after his death.
Director: Richard Loncraine
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Freddie Jones as Roger Ackerley |
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Judy Parfitt as Muriel Perry |
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Joseph Blatchley as Joe Ackerley |
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Sophie Thompson as Diana Ackerley |
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Phoebe Nicholls as Stella |
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Suzanne Burden as Helen |
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Noel Dyson as Netta Ackerley |
| Directing | Richard Loncraine | Director |
| Writing | J.R. Ackerley | Writer |
| Writing | William Trevor | Adaptation |
| Production | James Brabazon | Producer |
| Crew | Peter Hannan | Cinematography |
| Editing | Paul Green | Editor |
