Stand Up, Nigel Barton
Synopsis
Semi-autobiographical TV play by Dennis Potter, from the BBC's 'Wednesday Play' series. It deals with the experiences of Nigel Barton, a young man from a poor mining community who wins a scholarship to Oxford University. The villagers accuse him of snobbery, while the rich University students treat him like a peasant. Uncertain of which sphere he should be moving in, Nigel tries to reconcile himself with his proud but stubborn father, and also succeed at University, despite its pretentions which apall him.
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Keith Barron
Nigel Barton
Jack Woolgar
Harry Barton
Katherine Parr
Mrs. Barton
Vickery Turner
Jill Blakeney
Robert Mill
Adrian
Janet Henfrey
Miss Tillings
PJ Kavanagh
Reporter
Johnnie Wade
Georgie
Godfrey James
Bert
Llewellyn Rees
Senior Proctor
Brian Badcoe
Junior Proctor
Brian Hankins
Conrad
Terence Soall
Scout
Barbara Keogh
Mrs. Taylor
Peter Madden
Jordan
Alan Lake
Billy
Edward Palmer
Ernie
Charles Lewsen
President of the Union
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gareth Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Garnett, Dennis Potter
- Original Title
- Stand Up, Nigel Barton
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gareth Davies
Tony Garnett, Dennis Potter
James MacTaggart
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Henry
Production Design
Dennis Potter
Writer
Gareth Davies
Director
James MacTaggart
Producer
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What is Stand Up, Nigel Barton about?
Semi-autobiographical TV play by Dennis Potter, from the BBC's 'Wednesday Play' series. It deals with the experiences of Nigel Barton, a young man from a poor mining community who wins a scholarship to Oxford University. The villagers accuse him of snobbery, while the rich University students treat him like a peasant. Uncertain of which sphere he should be moving in, Nigel tries to reconcile himself with his proud but stubborn father, and also succeed at University, despite its pretentions which apall him.
Who directed Stand Up, Nigel Barton?
Stand Up, Nigel Barton was directed by Gareth Davies.
Who stars in Stand Up, Nigel Barton?
The principal cast of Stand Up, Nigel Barton includes Keith Barron, Jack Woolgar, Katherine Parr, Vickery Turner, Robert Mill.
When was Stand Up, Nigel Barton released and how long is it?
Stand Up, Nigel Barton was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.