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Dreamchild

6.6Oct 4, 19851h 34mDramaFantasy

Directed by Gavin Millar

Written by Dennis Potter

80-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honour of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice's close friendship with the writer was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she slowly realises the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.

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Cast

Coral Browne

Coral Browne

Alice Hargreaves

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Jack Dolan

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Caris Corfman

Sally Mackeson

Nicola Cowper

Nicola Cowper

Lucy

Jane Asher

Jane Asher

Mrs. Liddell

Amelia Shankley

Amelia Shankley

Little Alice

Imogen Boorman

Imogen Boorman

Lorina

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Emma King

Edith

Rupert Wainwright

Rupert Wainwright

Hargreaves

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Mr. Duckworth

James Wilby

James Wilby

Baker

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