And a Nightingale Sang (1989)
Set in working class Newcastle, the Stott family fight their private battles against the backdrop of the conflict of World War II. Helen Stott, over thirty and with a limp, is resigned to being left on the shelf until she meets and falls in love with Norman, a serviceman from London. In contrast, her younger sister Joyce has quite a way with men, and finds herself a little too popular with the troops, especially when her husband pops up on leave from his regiment.
Director: Robert Knights
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Phyllis Logan as Helen |
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Tom Watt as Norman |
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Joan Plowright as Mam |
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John Woodvine as George |
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Stephen Tompkinson as Eric |
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Pippa Hinchley as Joyce |
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Willie Ross as Harold, the Communist |
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Des Young as Andie |
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Val McLane as Hotel Owner |
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Bob Smeaton as Geoff |
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Lyn Douglas as Andie's Landlady |
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Patrick Healy as Father Monaghan |
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Joe Ging as Father Kennelly |
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Will Hays as Painter |
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Harry Herring as Painter |
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Donald McBride as Spiv Corporal |
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Mike Mason as Army Guard |
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Les Wilde as Older Soldier |
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Phil Knowles as Vince |
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Simon Stravoscoufis as Mel |
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Denise Welch as Girl at Dance |
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John Moran as Band Vocalist |
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Art Davies as Man in Cinema |
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Neville Wanless as Chipshop Owner |
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Danny Dean as ARP Warden |
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Judi Erle as Hospital Nurse |
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Sharon Consterdine as Neighbour |
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Eric Nicholson as Shipyard Worker |
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Sammy Johnson as Shipyard Worker |
| Writing | C.P. Taylor | Author |
| Writing | Jack Rosenthal | Writer |
| Directing | Robert Knights | Director |
| Camera | Norman G. Langley | Director of Photography |
| Art | Andrew Mollo | Production Design |
| Production | Victor Glynn | Executive Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Charlotte Holdich | Costume Design |
| Sound | Francis Shaw | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Philip Hinchcliffe | Producer |
| Production | Andrew Warren | Associate Producer |
| Editing | Chris Wimble | Editor |
| Art | Bryony Foster | Set Decoration |
