
Aging historian Gerald Middleton is taciturn and methodical, a creature of habit who prefers his daily routine undisturbed. Separated from his wife and disapproving of his youngest son’s job, Middleton's life and career are beginning to lose meaning. Keenly aware of his faults and the void he's created around himself, Middleton is forced back into society once more as his past catches up with him.
First Aired: 5/12/1992
Languages: English
Created by: Andrew Brown
Type: Miniseries
Companies: Euston Films
Countries: United Kingdom
Aging historian Gerald Middleton is taciturn and methodical, a creature of habit who prefers his daily routine undisturbed. Separated from his wife and disapproving of his youngest son’s job, Middleton's life and career are beginning to lose meaning. Keenly aware of his faults and the void he's created around himself, Middleton is forced back into society once more as his past catches up with him.
John Middleton

Richard Johnson
Gerald Middleton

Douglas Hodge
Young Gerald Middleton

Simon Chandler
John Middleton
Matthew Owens
Young John Middleton

Elizabeth Spriggs
Inge Middleton

Briony Glassco
Young Inge Middleton

Nicholas Jones
Robin Middleton

Deborah Findlay
Kay Consett

Kate Maberly
Young Kay Consett

Simon Mattacks
Donald Consett

Oliver Ford Davies
Professor Stokesay

Daniel Craig
Gilbert Stokesay
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