

"Some are born great. Some are inspired to be great."
In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton.
Philip Burton

Ma Smith

Richard Jenkins Jr.

Cecilia 'Cis' Jenkins

Eifed James

Dic Jenkins

Phyllis Dolan

Evans
Morgan
Mr David

Rhianon
Marian
Betty

Co-op Manager

Baynham
Governor

Headmster
Mrs Meredith

Edith
Sir Cyril Cooke

Bank Cashier
Daphne Rye

Audition Mother
Anthony Quayle

Robert 'Tim' Hardy
Harry Andrews
Jenny

Jane
Richard Jenkins' Friend