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  • Days of Hope 1921: Every Pit In Britain Is Idle (Season 1, Episode 2)
  • TV Episode | 99 min | Drama, History, War

Days of Hope

1921: Every Pit In Britain Is Idle (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | 99 min | Drama, History, War

One of Philips's comrades, Ben now deserts from the army and hides out in a small town where the miners and their families are fighting for their livelihood. It is not long before the army are back in Ben's life again, together with the ...See moreOne of Philips's comrades, Ben now deserts from the army and hides out in a small town where the miners and their families are fighting for their livelihood. It is not long before the army are back in Ben's life again, together with the police. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Ken Loach (as Kenneth Loach)
Writer
Jim Allen (written by)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 18, 1975

Release date
Sep 18, 1975 (United Kingdom)
Awards
Series awards
2 nominations

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20 cast members
Name Known for
Paul Copley
Ben Matthews Ben Matthews   See fewer
Gary Roberts
Joel Barnett Joel Barnett   See fewer
Jean Spence
May Barnett May Barnett   See fewer
Christine Anderson
Jenny Barnett Jenny Barnett   See fewer
Alun Armstrong
Billy Shepherd Billy Shepherd   See fewer
Hughie Turner
Tom Crisp Tom Crisp   See fewer
Ernie Mack
Bassett Bassett   See fewer
Tommy Buller
Coal Merchant Coal Merchant   See fewer
Edward Underdown
John Pritchard John Pritchard   See fewer
Margaretta Scott
Mrs. Pritchard Mrs. Pritchard   See fewer
Edward Sivell
Police Sergeant Police Sergeant   See fewer
Max Stewart
Police Sergeant Police Sergeant   See fewer
Edwin Brown
Pit Manager Pit Manager   See fewer
Barry Stokes
Army Officer Army Officer   See fewer
Freddie Clemson
Army Sergeant Army Sergeant   See fewer
Joey Kaye
Lorry Driver Lorry Driver   See fewer
Alan Snell
Actor Actor   See fewer
Robert Bradley
Child (uncredited) Child (uncredited)   See fewer
Gillian Hall
Child (uncredited) Child (uncredited)   See fewer
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