Where Adam Stood

Overview

Based on the 1907 autobiography "Father and Son" by Christian fundamentalist and naturalist Edmund Gosse, but Dennis Potter adapted only one section of the book, adding much material of his own invention. With a literal belief in the Old Testament, Philip Gosse is opposed to the new theories of Charles Darwin, espoused here by biologist Brackley. Assuming "the Lord's will" determines the fate of his ailing son Edmund, Philip Gosse creates a life-threatening situation, even suggesting the illness is God's punishment because of Edmund's desire for a toy ship.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 21, 1976

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC

Cast

Alan Badel,Ronald Hines,Max Harris,Gareth Forwood,Jean Boht,Heather Canning

Director

Brian Gibson

Writer

Dennis Potter

Producer

Kenith Trodd

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0075425