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The Pumpkin Eater

Powerful drama, based on the novel by Penelope Mortimer, about a mother who suffers a nervous breakdown after learning of her third husband's infidelity. Starring Anne Bancroft.

Powerful drama based on the novel by Penelope Mortimer.

A mother of six suffers a nervous breakdown after learning that her third husband has been unfaithful. When she discovers that she is pregnant again, she is wracked with indecision about her future.

Harold Pinter wrote the screenplay, and Anne Bancroft received an Oscar nomination for her performance.

1 hour, 50 minutes

Last on

Sat 9 Jul 201100:50

Credits

RoleContributor
Jo ArmitageAnne Bancroft
DirectorJack Clayton
Jake ArmitagePeter Finch
Bob ConwayJames Mason
GilesRichard Johnson
Jo's FatherCedric Hardwicke
Jo's MotherRosalind Atkinson
PsychiatristEric Porter
Beth ConwayJanine Gray
PhilpottMaggie Smith
DoctorCyril Luckham
Woman in Hair SalonYootha Joyce
WriterHarold Pinter
AuthorPenelope Mortimer

Broadcasts

  • Wed 8 Aug 200723:50
  • Sun 6 Sep 200901:20
  • Mon 16 Aug 201000:20
  • Sat 9 Jul 201100:50