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During the tumultuous summer of 1958, Samuel prepares to launch his new invention, which is attracting some suspicious followers, before meeting the mysterious Kathleen.
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Wed 22 May 201921:00
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Aunt Mary's new hearing aid
Duration: 01:58
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Brad Carter
Morning Always Comes Too Soon
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Cliff Richard, The Drifters
Move It
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Samuel Petrukhin | Toby Stephens |
| Richard Shaw | Linus Roache |
| Kathleen Shaw | Keeley Hawes |
| Field | Mark Bonnar |
| Miriam Petrukhin | Lucy Cohu |
| Aunt Mary | Claire Bloom |
| Producer | Jean Holdsworth |
| Writer | Stephen Poliakoff |
| Director | Stephen Poliakoff |
| Executive Producer | Helen Flint |
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- Wed 22 May 201921:00
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