9.0Stand Up, Nigel Barton · 1965
Stand Up, Nigel Barton (1965) is a TV Movie / Drama film directed by Gareth Davies, starring Keith Barron, Jack Woolgar, Katherine Parr.
TV MovieDrama
9.0Overview
Semi-autobiographical TV play by Dennis Potter, from the BBC's 'Wednesday Play' series. It deals with the experiences of Nigel Barton, a young man from a poor mining community who wins a scholarship to Oxford University. The villagers accuse him of snobbery, while the rich University students treat him like a peasant. Uncertain of which sphere he should be moving in, Nigel tries to reconcile himself with his proud but stubborn father, and also succeed at University, despite its pretentions which apall him.
Cast
Keith Barron, Jack Woolgar, Katherine Parr, Vickery Turner, Robert Mill, Janet Henfrey, PJ Kavanagh, Johnnie Wade
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What is "Stand Up, Nigel Barton" about?
Semi-autobiographical TV play by Dennis Potter, from the BBC's 'Wednesday Play' series. It deals with the experiences of Nigel Barton, a young man from a poor mining community who wins a scholarship to Oxford University. The villagers accuse him of snobbery, while the rich University students treat him like a peasant. Uncertain of which sphere he should be moving in, Nigel tries to reconcile himself with his proud but stubborn father, and also succeed at University, despite its pretentions which apall him.
When was "Stand Up, Nigel Barton" released?
Stand Up, Nigel Barton was released in 1965.
Who stars in "Stand Up, Nigel Barton"?
The cast includes Keith Barron, Jack Woolgar, Katherine Parr, Vickery Turner.
