The Wingless Bird. (TV film) Part 1 of 2.

On the eve of World War I, Agnes Conway manages both the business and the problems of her troubled family.

Claire Skinner ... Agnes Conway
Edward Atterton ... Charles Farrier
Anne Reid ... Alice Conway
Michelle Charles ... Jessie Conway
Julian Wadham ... Reginald Farrier
Daniel Casey ... Robbie Felton
Dinsdale Landen ... Colonel Farrier
Elspet Gray ... Grace Farrier
Helen Morland ... Nan Henderson
Anne Orwin ... Ma Felton
Frank Grimes ... Arthur Conway
Amanda Royle ... Elaine Dawson Porter
Ronald Herdman ... Doctor Bailey
Dale Meeks ... Mike Felton
Shaun Mechen ... Jimmy Felton
Moira Redmond ... Nessy Forrester
Danny Dean ... Cabbie
Elspeth Charlton ... Cousin Mary
Paul Meynell ... Bobbie
Sam Megahy ... Boy in Shop
Julian Fox ... McCann
Enid Irvin ... Miss Belle Carding
Gwen Doran ... Mrs. Mitcham
Crispian Belfrage ... Lt. Pollet-Smythe
Peggy Shields ... Miss Rene Carding
Janine Birkett ... Hospital Nurse
Colin McKeown ... Tommy Grants
Paul Colman ... Soldier

Directed by David Wheatley

Writing Credits :
Catherine Cookson
Alan Seymour