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Jenny Can't Work Any Faster

Dec 8, 1975

★ 0.0

Overview

Jenny is an autistic teenager. Her father is concerned about her being withdrawn and hopes that employing her in his own business will bring her out of her shell. He also employs a new young assistant called Brian.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Associated Television

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Cast

Jenny

Pauline Quirke

Brian

George Costigan

Robert

James Grout

Maureen

Helen Ryan

Mrs. Baker

Peggy Ann Wood

Ken

Desmond Jones

Little boy

John Corti

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