Allelujah
The Beth, a small community NHS geriatric facility in Yorkshire, faces closure because of Whitehall budget cuts. Colin, a management consultant for the health department, arrives to make an appraisal.
The Beth, a small community NHS geriatric facility in Yorkshire, is facing closure because of Whitehall budget cuts. Colin, a management consultant for the health department, arrives to visit his ailing ex-miner father and to make an appraisal.
Meanwhile, the staff and patients are preparing a presentation for the formidable Nurse Gilpin, who is to be presented with a long-service medal.
Based on the successful stage play by Alan Bennett.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Sister Gilpin | Jennifer Saunders |
| Mary Moss | Judi Dench |
| Colin Colman | Russell Tovey |
| Joe Colman | David Bradley |
| Ambrose | Derek Jacobi |
| Dr Valentine | Bally Gill |
| Mr Earnshaw | Gerard Horan |
| Mrs Maudsley | Julia McKenzie |
| Mrs Earnshaw | Lorraine Ashbourne |
| Mr Salter | Vincent Franklin |
| Andy | Louis Ashbourne Serkis |
| Director | Richard Eyre |
| Writer | Alan Bennett |
| Writer | Heidi Thomas |
Broadcast
- Sun 30 Mar 2025 22:00
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