And a Nightingale Sang
“Lofty Goes To War!”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Phyllis Logan
Helen
Tom Watt
Norman
Joan Plowright
Mam
John Woodvine
George
Stephen Tompkinson
Eric
Pippa Hinchley
Joyce
Willie Ross
Harold, the Communist
Des Young
Andie
Val McLane
Hotel Owner
Bob Smeaton
Geoff
Lyn Douglas
Andie's Landlady
Patrick Healy
Father Monaghan
Joe Ging
Father Kennelly
Will Hays
Painter
Harry Herring
Painter
Donald McBride
Spiv Corporal
Mike Mason
Army Guard
Les Wilde
Older Soldier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Knights
- Screenplay & Story
- C.P. Taylor, Jack Rosenthal
- Original Score
- Francis Shaw
- Original Title
- And a Nightingale Sang
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Portman Productions, Tyne Tees Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Knights
C.P. Taylor, Jack Rosenthal
Francis Shaw
Norman G. Langley
Chris Wimble
Philip Hinchcliffe, Victor Glynn
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Knights
Director
Jack Rosenthal
Writer
Chris Wimble
Editor
Philip Hinchcliffe
Producer
Charlotte Holdich
Costume Design
Francis Shaw
Original Music Composer
Andrew Mollo
Production Design
Norman G. Langley
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is And a Nightingale Sang about?
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.
Who directed And a Nightingale Sang?
And a Nightingale Sang was directed by Robert Knights.
Who stars in And a Nightingale Sang?
The principal cast of And a Nightingale Sang includes Phyllis Logan, Tom Watt, Joan Plowright, John Woodvine, Stephen Tompkinson.
When was And a Nightingale Sang released and how long is it?
And a Nightingale Sang was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for And a Nightingale Sang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for And a Nightingale Sang was composed by Francis Shaw.