And a Nightingale Sang
Lofty Goes To War!
Overview
Set in working class Newcastle, the Stott family fight their private battles against the backdrop of the conflict of World War II. Helen Stott, over thirty and with a limp, is resigned to being left on the shelf until she meets and falls in love with Norman, a serviceman from London. In contrast, her younger sister Joyce has quite a way with men, and finds herself a little too popular with the troops, especially when her husband pops up on leave from his regiment.
Cast

Phyllis Logan
Helen

Tom Watt
Norman

Joan Plowright
Mam

John Woodvine
George

Stephen Tompkinson
Eric

Pippa Hinchley
Joyce

Willie Ross
Harold, the Communist
Des Young
Andie

Val McLane
Hotel Owner

Bob Smeaton
Geoff
Lyn Douglas
Andie's Landlady
Patrick Healy
Father Monaghan