Duration
75 minutes
Quick Summary
Comedy drama by Michael Palin, starring Edward Rawle-Hicks
About This Program
Seventeen-year-old Richard Burrill is dragged to the seaside by his parents where he meets Edwin, another teenager with strong views on life, and a Dutch girl with an eye for the boys. Comedy drama by Michael Palin, starring Edward Rawle-Hicks, John Nettleton and Pat Heywood. First broadcast in 1987
East of Ipswich broadcasts on BBC Four at 2:20am, Wednesday, 24 December 2025. (Subtitles)
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Production Details
Runtime75 mins
DirectorTristram Powell
Cast & Crew
TP
Tristram PowellDirector
MP
Michael PalinWriter
RM
Rosemary MacVieas Mrs Horrobin
OK
Oona Kirschas Julia Horrobin
PH
Pippa Hinchleyas Anna
PH
Phyllida Hewatas Mrs Argonaut
AC
Allan Cuthbertsonas Mr Horrobin
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Edward Rawle-Hicksas Richard Burrill
PH
Pat Heywoodas Mrs Burrill
JS
Joan Sandersonas Miss Wilbraham
JN
John Nettletonas Mr Burrill
JW
John Waglandas Edwin Macklin