
The Smashing Bird I Used to Know
Drama
Overview
A traumatized and troubled teenager is sent to an all-girls detention home where she strikes up an unlikely friendship with a fellow inmate.
Top Cast


Madeleine Hinde
Madeleine Hinde
Nicki Johnson
Madeleine Hinde
Nicki Johnson


Renée Asherson
Renée Asherson
Anne Johnson
Renée Asherson
Anne Johnson


Dennis Waterman
Dennis Waterman
Peter
Dennis Waterman
Peter


Patrick Mower
Patrick Mower
Harry Spenton
Patrick Mower
Harry Spenton


David Lodge
David Lodge
Richard Johnson
David Lodge
Richard Johnson


Maureen Lipman
Maureen Lipman
Sarah
Maureen Lipman
Sarah


Faith Brook
Faith Brook
Dr. Sands
Faith Brook
Dr. Sands


Janina Faye
Janina Faye
Susan
Janina Faye
Susan


Derek Fowlds
Derek Fowlds
Geoffrey
Derek Fowlds
Geoffrey


Colette O'Neil
Colette O'Neil
Miss Waldron
Colette O'Neil
Miss Waldron
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