Flying Into the Wind

Jun 26, 1983

1h 11m

★ 7.3

Overview

The Wyatts wish to educate their children at home, but the education authorities have other ideas. Moving between 1969 and 1980, we see how this affects the various individuals and attitudes.

Genres

TV Movie

Drama

Production Companies

ITV Central

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Cast

Judge Wood

Graham Crowden

Barry Wyatt

Derrick O'Connor

Sally Wyatt

Rynagh O'Grady

Michael

Adrian Wagstaff

Young Laura

Prudence Oliver

Defence Counsel

Tim Preece

Prosecuting Counsel

Martin Duncan

Doctor

Christopher Hancock

Factory Foreman

Arthur Whybrow

Primary School Teacher

Joanna Phillips-Lane

Mrs, Grigsby

Lee Hudson

The Tramp

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