An electrician rewires a house—and slowly dismantles his own prejudice.
In a Cheshire village, Jack, an electrician, is rewiring the house where a dissident Russian professor is staying. From mutual dislike and suspicion they move towards tolerance and eventually mutual respect.
Acting
Jim Norton's gruff vulnerability meets Gregory's wounded pride.
Direction
Howell lets silences do the heavy lifting.
Director
Jane Howell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Made for BBC's 'Play for Today,' this exemplifies 1970s British television's commitment to politically engaged working-class stories.
Constantine Gregory, actually Russian-born, brought authentic depth to Lev—a rarity in British casting of the era.
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