Waiting For Work
Synopsis
Politically passionate and one of the first working class reporters at the BBC, Jack Ashley wanted to show the suffering caused by high unemployment in Hartlepool. With no work, no prospects, and little money, Ashley asked how the unemployed reacted to their situation in an increasingly affluent society.
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- Director
- Jack Ashley
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Ashley
- Original Title
- Waiting For Work
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Ashley
Jack Ashley
Keith Latham
Jack Ashley
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Ashley
Producer
Jack Ashley
Writer
Keith Latham
Editor
Jack Ashley
Director
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What is Waiting For Work about?
Politically passionate and one of the first working class reporters at the BBC, Jack Ashley wanted to show the suffering caused by high unemployment in Hartlepool. With no work, no prospects, and little money, Ashley asked how the unemployed reacted to their situation in an increasingly affluent society.
Who directed Waiting For Work?
Waiting For Work was directed by Jack Ashley.
Who stars in Waiting For Work?
The principal cast of Waiting For Work includes Colin Wills.
When was Waiting For Work released and how long is it?
Waiting For Work was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 43m.