
The Ploughman's Lunch
Drama
Overview
As the UK begins its military engagement in the Falklands, a BBC news journalist attempts to climb up from his working-class roots, at any cost, lying to those around him to get what he wants, only to discover that he is the recipient of a deception far more clever than his own.
Top Cast


Jonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce
James Penfield
Jonathan Pryce
James Penfield


Tim Curry
Tim Curry
Jeremy Hancock
Tim Curry
Jeremy Hancock


Rosemary Harris
Rosemary Harris
Ann Barrington
Rosemary Harris
Ann Barrington


Frank Finlay
Frank Finlay
Matthew Fox
Frank Finlay
Matthew Fox


Charlie Dore
Charlie Dore
Susan Barrington
Charlie Dore
Susan Barrington


David de Keyser
David de Keyser
Gold
David de Keyser
Gold


Bill Paterson
Bill Paterson
Lecturer
Bill Paterson
Lecturer


Orlando Wells
Orlando Wells
Tom Fox
Orlando Wells
Tom Fox


Nat Jackley
Nat Jackley
Mr Penfield
Nat Jackley
Mr Penfield


Pearl Hackney
Pearl Hackney
Mrs Penfield
Pearl Hackney
Mrs Penfield
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