Railway Children sequel to be set in WW2

Discussion in 'Books, Films, TV, Radio' started by Owen, May 6, 2021.

  1. Owen

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  2. bamboo43

    bamboo43 Very Senior Member

    This was one of my favourite films when I was young. Although, it might have been that I had a huge crush on Jenny of course!!
     
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  3. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery

  4. idler

    idler GeneralList

    Bernard Cribbins is still around as well!
     
  5. Ramiles

    Ramiles Researching 9th Lancers, 24th L and SRY

    This was on the radio, I think, relatively recently...

    Kinder Transport Memorial, Liverpool Street Station, London

    BBC Radio 4 - 80 Not Out, The Saving of Albert Perks

    So perhaps the stories might overlap...

    The Saving of Albert Perks
    80 Not OutEpisode 1 of 5
    One of our best-loved actors, Bernard Cribbins, will always be remembered for playing Albert Perks in the much-loved film The Railway Children. In this poignant story, which has been specially written for him by Roy Apps, Bernard revisits this popular character.
    Now nearing retirement, Perks' life is turned upside down when one of the railway children returns to Oakworth. But why has she come and who are the two children she has brought with her?
    They are not hers but refugees from atrocities in Germany.
    This story reunites Bernard Cribbins and director, Martin Jenkins, who have worked together many times since Bernard recorded Winnie-the-Pooh for Radio 4 in the early 1970s.
    Director: Martin Jenkins
    Sound Designer: David Thomas
    A Pier production for BBC Radio 4
     

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