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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.

11 months left to watch

1 hour, 33 minutes

Audio described

Last on

Sunday 22:00

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

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