Duration
125 minutes
Quick Summary
Family drama, starring Jenny Agutter and Richard Attenborough
About This Program
Simon Nye's dramatisation of E Nesbit's novel about three Edwardian children forced to leave their middle-class London home and move to rural Yorkshire, where they fall on hard times and embark on a series of exciting adventures. Starring Jenny Agutter, who played Bobbie in Lionel Jeffries' 1972 film version, Jemima Rooper, Gregor Fisher, Richard Attenborough, Jack Blumenau and Clare Thomas
The Railway Children broadcasts on Talking Pictures TV at 11:20am, Sunday, 21 December 2025. (Subtitles)
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Production Details
Year2000
Runtime108 mins
DirectorCatherine Morshead
Cast & Crew
CM
Catherine MorsheadDirector
CE
Charles EltonProducer
SN
Simon NyeWriter
MK
Michael Kitchenas Father
DB
David Bamberas Dr Forrest
CR
Clive Russellas Station Master
ST
Sophie Thompsonas Mrs Perks
JR
Jemima Rooperas Bobbie
JB
Jack Blumenauas Peter
CT
Clare Thomasas Phylis
VM
Valerie Minifieas Cook
MC
Melanie Clark Pullenas Ruth
GG
Georgie Glenas Aunt Emma
AW
Amanda Walkeras Mrs Ransome
JA
Jenny Agutteras Mother
IG
Ian Gainas Bargee
VT
Velibor Topicas Mr Szczepansky
GB
Geoffrey Beeversas District Superintendent
MG
Michael Gunnas Engine Driver
PT
Paul Trussellas Fireman
JF
JJ Feildas Jim
LT
Lee Turnbullas Draper's Boy
RL
Richard Lloydas Draper
MS
Max Southworthas Son of Perks
BW
Bobby Windebankas Bargee's boy
JW
Jane Woodas Mrs Vincy
GF
Gregor Fisheras Perks
RA
Richard Attenboroughas Old Gentleman
JP
Jonathan PowellExecutive-producer