The Swish of the Curtain
1980•25m•9.0/10
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9.0/10(1)
Seven kids form a theatre troupe, staging plays for family and friends. Seeking recognition and the coveted Seymore Trophy, they utilize their talents while overcoming parental doubts.
Production
BBC, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 13, 1980
Last Aired
May 4, 1980
Networks
BBC One
Created By
Barry Letts
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Part 1
Air date: 1980-04-13
E2
Part 2
Air date: 1980-04-20
E3
Part 3
Air date: 1980-04-27
E4
Part 4
Air date: 1980-05-04
Cast
Sarah Greene
Sandra Fayne
Jayne Stevens
Madelaine 'Maddy' Fayne
Dominic Savage
Jeremy Darwin
Amanda Kirby
Lynette Darwin
Sally Jane Jackson
Victoria 'Viccy' Jane Halford
Simon Cowell-Parker
Nigel Murray Halford
Ashley Knight
Percy 'Bulldog' Turnbull Halford
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