Old Soldiers is a 1964 British television play.It was one of Kenneth More's first television plays after returning the medium after several years.[1]
| "Old Soldiers (TV play)" | |
|---|---|
| Armchair Theatre episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | Jonathan Alwyn |
| Written by | Andrew Sinclair |
| Original air date | 18 October 1964 |
| Running time | 60 mins |
| Guest appearances | |
| Kenneth More as Wilfred Racey Rachel Kempson as Mary Racey Derek Fowlds as Richard Racey Francesca Annis as Amy Racey Basil Dignam as Interviewing officer Michael Newport as John Racey | |
Premise
editA former army officer struggles with retirement, as does his wife and children. His wife no longer has any servants, his son Richard failed to get into university.
Reception
editThe Guardian liked More's performance more than the play.[2] The Daily Telegraph praised the script.[3] The Sunday Mirror said More was "delightful."[4]
References
edit- ^ Vagg, Stephen (16 April 2023). "Surviving Cold Streaks: Kenneth More". Filmink.
- ^ Crozier, Mary (19 October 1964). "Old Soldiers on ITV". The Guardian. p. 9.
- ^ "Problems of Jobless Ex-Officer". The Daily Telegraph. 19 October 1964. p. 18.
- ^ "Be your own TV critic". Sunday Mirror. 25 October 1964. p. 23.
External links
edit- Old Soldiers at IMDb
- Old Soldiers at BFI
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