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Shoulder to Shoulder

“How women fought for the vote”

Series Overview

Shoulder to Shoulder is a 1974 BBC drama serial created through the collaboration of actress Georgia Brown, filmmaker Midge Mackenzie, and producer Verity Lambert. A dramatisation of the history of the women's suffrage movement in Britain, focusing on the Pankhurst family and their fight for women's right to vote, the six-part series, starring Siân Phillips as Emmeline Pankhurst, is considered a landmark in feminist television drama.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

75 min per episode

Air Date Window

1974 – 1974

Premiered: Wed, Apr 3, 1974

Created By
Midge Mackenzie
Verity LambertVerity Lambert
Georgia BrownGeorgia Brown

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, May 8, 1974

Season 1, Episode 6: “Sylvia Pankhurst”

1914: War is declared, and women still do not have the vote.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Midge Mackenzie, Verity Lambert, Georgia Brown

Screenplay & Story

Midge Mackenzie

Original Score & Music

Stanley Myers

Director of Photography

Peter Hall, Ken Westbury

Film Editing

Chris Lovett, Alan Cumner-Price

Producers

Verity Lambert

Department Leadership Roster

Verity Lambert

Verity Lambert

Producer

Peter Hall

Director of Photography

Ken Westbury

Director of Photography

Joan Ellacott

Costume Design

Chris Lovett

Editor

Alan Cumner-Price

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shoulder to Shoulder.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoulder to Shoulder

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What is Shoulder to Shoulder about?

Shoulder to Shoulder is a 1974 BBC drama serial created through the collaboration of actress Georgia Brown, filmmaker Midge Mackenzie, and producer Verity Lambert. A dramatisation of the history of the women's suffrage movement in Britain, focusing on the Pankhurst family and their fight for women's right to vote, the six-part series, starring Siân Phillips as Emmeline Pankhurst, is considered a landmark in feminist television drama.

How many seasons does Shoulder to Shoulder have?

Shoulder to Shoulder comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Shoulder to Shoulder?

Key cast members in Shoulder to Shoulder include Siân Phillips, Patricia Quinn.

Who created or directed Shoulder to Shoulder?

Shoulder to Shoulder was developed and directed by Midge Mackenzie, Verity Lambert, Georgia Brown.