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Mr Burton

Film biopic about the power of an inspirational teacher and how talent can sometimes transcend the circumstances in which it is found.

Film biopic that tells the true story of the relationship between Port Talbot schoolmaster Philip Burton and a wild young schoolboy called Richard Jenkins, the son of a wayward drunk.

Richard dreamed of becoming an actor, but his ambitions were in danger of being derailed by a combination of family trouble, the pressure of war, and his own lack of discipline. Mr Burton recognised the raw talent in Richard and made it his mission to fight for him, becoming his tutor, strict taskmaster and, eventually, his adoptive father.

The film tells the story of how Richard Jenkins was turned into Richard Burton, the greatest star Wales has ever produced.

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1 hour, 59 minutes

On TV

Next Monday 20:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
Mr Burton Toby Jones
Ma Smith Lesley Manville
Rich Harry Lawtey

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