TALES OUT OF SCHOOL - FOUR PLAYS BY DAVID LELAND (BLU-RAY IN SOUTH AFRICA

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Collection of four made-for-TV films, written by David Leland, which paint a picture of Thatcher's Britain in the early 1980s. 'Flying Into the Wind' (1982) stars Graham Crowden in a story of parents who wish to remove their children from the education system and have them home schooled. 'Made in Britain' (1982) is a critically acclaimed study of alienation and disaffection starring Tim Roth. Skinhead Trevor (Roth) is a car thief with no regard whatsoever for authority figures. His social worker realizes that Trevor is highly intelligent, but any attempts to control his behaviour have disastrous results - Trevor is set on the road to self-destruction. 'Birth of a Nation' (1982) follows Mr Figg (Jim Broadbent), an old-fashioned school teacher who is forced, abruptly, to face up to the changing ways of teaching. Finally, 'R.H.I.N.O.' (1982) follows Angela (Deltha McLeod), a black girl living in London, trying to deal with the inequalities of a changing society. Interactive Menus Other Documentary: 'Twice-Told Tales': the writer and producer join a group of high school pupils and look back at Tales Out of School 30 years on, 'Digging for Britain': cast and crew reflect on the making of Made in Britain. Features Summary Collection of four made-for-TV films, written by David Leland, which paint a picture of Thatcher's Britain in the early 1980s. 'Flying Into the Wind' (1982) stars Graham Crowden in a story of parents who wish to remove their children from the education system and have them home schooled... Studio Network Press Format Blu-ray disc Release date 20110704 Contributors Tim Roth (Actor), Jim Broadbent (Actor), Deltha McLeod (Actor), Graham Crowden (Actor), Vass Anderson (Actor), Madelenine Athansi (Actor), David Leland (Director)