Thwum (1975)
Presumed lost after its initial broadcast in 1975, Thwum features a young Pete Postlethwaite in his earliest television appearance. This sci-fi themed play sees UFO fanatic Bernard (Paul Moriarty) trying to convince skeptical reporter Duffy (Pete Postlethwaite) to report on the imminent landing of an alien craft. An almost complete copy – two minutes are missing – was recovered from a domestic video recording kept by director Pedr James. [adapted from wearecult.rocks] Part of the anthology series Second City Firsts.
Director: Pedr James
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Rosalind Elliot as Joy |
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Pete Postlethwaite as Duffy |
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Paul Moriarty as Bernard |
| Directing | Pedr James | Director |
| Writing | Mike Stott | Writer |
| Art | Myles Lang | Production Design |