Stand Up, Nigel Barton (1965)
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.
Director: Gareth Davies
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: December 8, 1965
Cast
- Keith Barron - Nigel Barton
- Jack Woolgar - Harry Barton
- Katherine Parr - Mrs. Barton
- Vickery Turner - Jill Blakeney
- Robert Mill - Adrian
- Janet Henfrey - Miss Tillings
- PJ Kavanagh - Reporter
- Johnnie Wade - Georgie
- Godfrey James - Bert
- Llewellyn Rees - Senior Proctor
Screenplay
- Tony Garnett (Story Editor)
- Dennis Potter
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gareth Davies
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Stand Up, Nigel Barton?
- Stand Up, Nigel Barton was directed by Gareth Davies.
- Who stars in Stand Up, Nigel Barton?
- Stand Up, Nigel Barton stars Keith Barron, Jack Woolgar, Katherine Parr, Vickery Turner, Robert Mill, Janet Henfrey.
- How long is Stand Up, Nigel Barton?
- Stand Up, Nigel Barton has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Stand Up, Nigel Barton?
- Stand Up, Nigel Barton is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Stand Up, Nigel Barton produced?
- Stand Up, Nigel Barton was produced in United Kingdom.