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Episode 6 of 6

The young Philip Marlow returns to the country railway station following his mother's death in London. Forty years on, Marlow the hospital patient still dreams about the homecoming and the frightening figure of the scarecrow that now erupts into the ward.

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1 hour, 16 minutes

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Thu 22 May 202500:10

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Music Played

  • Al Jolson With Matty Malneck's Orchestra and The Four Hits and A Miss

    After You've Gone

  • Al Bowlly With Ray Noble

    The Very Thought of You

  • Henry Hall and The Bbc Dance Orchestra

    The Teddy Bears' Picnic

  • Max Harris & His Novelty Trio

    Peg O' My Heart

Credits

RoleContributor
Philip MarlowMichael Gambon
Mark BinneyPatrick Malahide
Nurse MillsJoanne Whalley
Mr TomkeyLeslie French
WriterDennis Potter
DirectorJon Amiel
ProducerKenith Trodd
NicolaJanet Suzman
Mrs MarlowAlison Steadman
Mr HallDavid Ryall
ReginaldGerard Horan
Mr MarlowJim Carter
First Mysterious ManRon Cook
Second Mysterious ManGeorge Rossi
Staff Nurse WhiteImelda Staunton
SchoolteacherJanet Henfrey
Philip (aged 10)Lyndon Davies
BarbaraSam Bryant
Dr GibbonBill Paterson
Mark Binney (aged 10)William Speakman
Night NurseSharon D Clarke
First SoldierNiven Boyd
Second SoldierDavid Thewlis
PhysiotherapistTricia George
PolicemanMalcolm Storry
PorterGeff Francis

Broadcasts