Six Characters in Search of an Author

Summary

Originally set in a theatre, this new version of Luigi Pirandello's classic play takes place in a film studio in 1950 and is recorded in black and white. A family carrying a great personal tragedy of shame and despair have come to the studio to find somebody who can describe their experiences and explain what they've done to each other.

Guest stars

• Steven Mackintosh as The Brother
• John Hurt as The Father
• Brian Cox as The Director
• Tara Fitzgerald as Emily
• Susan Fleetwood as The Mother
• Keith Baxter as Actor
• Patricia Hayes as Madame Pace
• Nicholas Gatt as Boy
• Tamura King as Girl
• Georgina Hale as Leading actress