

Drama
Overview
Set in a small English town in 1959, a woman decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop, a decision which becomes a political minefield.
Top Cast


Emily Mortimer
Emily Mortimer
Florence Green
Emily Mortimer
Florence Green


Bill Nighy
Bill Nighy
Mr. Brundish
Bill Nighy
Mr. Brundish


Patricia Clarkson
Patricia Clarkson
Violet Gamart
Patricia Clarkson
Violet Gamart


James Lance
James Lance
Milo North
James Lance
Milo North


Hunter Tremayne
Hunter Tremayne
Mr. Keble
Hunter Tremayne
Mr. Keble


Honor Kneafsey
Honor Kneafsey
Christine
Honor Kneafsey
Christine


Frances Barber
Frances Barber
Jessie Welford
Frances Barber
Jessie Welford


Reg Wilson
Reg Wilson
General Gamart
Reg Wilson
General Gamart


Michael Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzgerald
Mr. Raven
Michael Fitzgerald
Mr. Raven


Nigel O'Neill
Nigel O'Neill
Mr. Deben
Nigel O'Neill
Mr. Deben
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