Overview

As the UK begins its military engagement in the Falklands, a BBC news journalist attempts to climb up from his working-class roots, at any cost, lying to those around him to get what he wants, only to discover that he is the recipient of a deception far more clever than his own.

Cast

Jonathan Pryce, Tim Curry, Rosemary Harris, Frank Finlay, Charlie Dore, David de Keyser, Bill Paterson, Orlando Wells

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Frequently asked

What is "The Ploughman's Lunch" about?

As the UK begins its military engagement in the Falklands, a BBC news journalist attempts to climb up from his working-class roots, at any cost, lying to those around him to get what he wants, only to discover that he is the recipient of a deception far more clever than his own.

When was "The Ploughman's Lunch" released?

The Ploughman's Lunch was released in 1983.

Who stars in "The Ploughman's Lunch"?

The cast includes Jonathan Pryce, Tim Curry, Rosemary Harris, Frank Finlay.

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