Stand Up, Nigel Barton

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 8, 1965

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

BBC

Cast

Terence Soall,PJ Kavanagh,Edward Palmer,Janet Henfrey,Jack Woolgar,Brian Badcoe,Vickery Turner,Llewellyn Rees,Godfrey James,Keith Barronand 9 more

Director

Gareth Davies

Writer

Dennis Potter,Tony Garnett

Producer

James MacTaggart

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0059752