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Walter is a British television drama directed by Stephen Frears and starring Ian McKellen, Barbara Jefford, Tony Melody, David Ryall, Keith Allen, Paula Tilbrook, and Jim Broadbent. It was first broadcast on the launch night of Channel 4 on 2 November 1982. Based on a 1978 novel of the same name by David Cook, it was the first ever Film on Four.
Original Release
11/02/1982
US Release
07/01/1986
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ian McKellen | Walter |
| Barbara Jefford | Sarah - Walter's mother |
| Arthur Whybrow | Walter's father |
| Tony Melody | Mr. Hingley |
| David Ryall | Mr. Richards |
| Linda Polan | Miss Rushden |
| Keith Allen | Mike - Stockroom |
| Lesley Clare O'Neill | Jean - Stockroom |
| Paula Tilbrook | Mrs. Ashby |
| Marjorie Yates | Social Worker |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ian McKellen | Walter |
| Barbara Jefford | Sarah - Walter's mother |
| Arthur Whybrow | Walter's father |
| Tony Melody | Mr. Hingley |
| David Ryall | Mr. Richards |
| Linda Polan | Miss Rushden |
| Keith Allen | Mike - Stockroom |
| Lesley Clare O'Neill | Jean - Stockroom |
| Paula Tilbrook | Mrs. Ashby |
| Marjorie Yates | Social Worker |
| Jim Broadbent | Joseph - Orderly |
| Kenny Ireland | Angus - Orderly |
| Don McKillop | Mr. Lipman (as Donald McKillop) / Mr. Lipman |
| Nabil Shaban | Ben Gunn |
| Bob Flag | Harold |
| Rob Walker | Staff Nurse |
| John Surman | Male Nurse |
| Trevor Laird | Errol - Nurse |
| Robin Hooper | Orderly - Washroom |
| Stephen Petcher | Dave - Stockroom |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Richard Creasey | Executive Producer |
| Patrick Cassavetti | Producer |
| Nigel Evans | Producer |
