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Ring of Bright Water
Family drama about a disillusioned civil servant (Bill Travers) who makes a better life for himself with the help of a pet otter. Based on Gavin Maxwell's autobiographical book.
Family drama about a disillusioned civil servant who makes a better life for himself with the help of a pet otter.
The man buys the animal to brighten his dull London routine but is soon forced to vacate his flat due to the creature's playfully destructive disposition. He leaves his job, and the pair take off for the Scottish Highlands to forge a peaceful new life.
Based on Gavin Maxwell's best-selling autobiographical book.
Last on
Mon 4 Jun 2012
11:30
Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Graham Merrill | Bill Travers |
Mary MacKenzie | Virginia McKenna |
Colin Clifford | Peter Jeffrey |
Storekeeper | Jameson Clark |
Mrs Sarah Chambers | Jean Taylor Smith |
Road Mender | Archie Duncan |
Writer | Bill Travers |
Broadcasts
- Thu 27 Mar 2008 12:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two except East & Yorkshire
- Mon 17 Aug 2009 12:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
- Christmas Eve 2009 15:45
- Sun 27 Dec 2009 14:45
- Mon 4 Jun 2012 11:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire