| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 139 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
"This version approved by Feature Films for Families." |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Melvyn Burgess. |
| Cast |
Tom Wilkinson, Geraldine James, Hugo Speer, Angeline Ball, Julie Cox, John Benfield, Nina Wadia, Dora Bryan, Matthew Beard, Charlotte Wakefield, Anna Massey. |
| Credits |
Photographed by Stephen Smith ; edited by George Akers ; music by Carl Davis. |
| Event |
Filmed entirely on location in South Yorkshire. |
| Note |
Originally produced for television in 2002. |
| Summary |
Guided by the sheepdog Tess, a young boy named Tom is transported from the present to the time of World War II, where his friendship helps an orphaned evacuee named May. Meanwhile, in the present, Tom's parents are separated, and Tom is unhappy with his mother's plans for remarriage. Includes parent guide for family discussion. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Time travel -- Drama.
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Orphans -- Drama.
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Children of divorced parents -- Drama.
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Friendship -- Drama.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- England -- Drama.
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Farm life -- England -- Drama.
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England -- Drama.
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| Added Author |
Cokeliss, Harley.
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Wilkinson, Tom, 1948-2023
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James, Geraldine, 1950-
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Spear, Hugo.
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Ball, Angeline.
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Cox, Julie, 1973-
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Benfield, John.
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Wadia, Nina.
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Beard, Stymie, 1925-1981.
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Wakefield, Charlotte.
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Massey, Anna.
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Bryan, Dora.
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Burgess, Melvin.
Angel for May.
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Portman Film and Television Ltd.
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Spice Factory (Firm)
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Barzo Productions.
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Gentian Productions.
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Children's Film and Television Foundation.
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Yorkshire Media Production Agency.
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Studio of the North.
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Feature Films for Families.
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| Standard No. |
796323173940 |
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