Duration
90 minutes
Quick Summary
Drama, starring Joss Ackland
About This Program
Drama, starring Joss Ackland. Noted author and scholar CS Lewis receives a letter from an American fan, Joy Davidman, which interests him. He decides to write back, and out of this slight first contact grows a passion that shatters and transforms his life. First broadcast 1985
Shadowlands broadcasts on BBC Four HD at 12:35am, Friday, 19 December 2025. (Subtitles)
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Production Details
Runtime90 mins
DirectorNorman Stone
Cast & Crew
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Norman StoneDirector
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David M ThompsonProducer
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William NicholsonWriter
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Tim Preeceas Alan Gregg
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Alan MacNaughtanas Christopher Riley
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Claire Bloomas Joy Davidman
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Henry Moxonas Solicitor
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Rhys Hopkinsas David
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Dilys Priceas Sister
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David Walleras Warnie Lewis
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Jim Kirbyas Father Fisher
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Rupert Badermanas Douglas
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Richard Merrettas Student
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Norman Rutherfordas Paxford
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Max Harveyas Radio announcer
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Philip Stoneas Harry Harrington
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John Ringhamas Doctor
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Joss Acklandas CS Lewis
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Michael Cunninghamas Registrar