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Performance · S05E02

The Widowing of Mrs Holroyd

Summary

Mrs Holroyd is married to a loutish miner. When a gentlemanly neighbour makes romantic advances to her, she wishes her husband dead. Sooner than she hoped, her wish comes true.

Guest stars

  • Zoë Wanamaker as Mrs Holroyd
  • Colin Firth as Charles Holroyd
  • Stephen Dillane as Mr Blackmore
  • Melanie Hill as Laura
  • Wayne Foskett as Rigley
  • Shane Fox as Jack
  • Brenda Bruce as Grandmother
  • Mossie Smith as Clara
  • Peter Needham as Mine manager
  • Gavin Abbott as Miner