Peter Nichols adapted his own hit play to the screen, based on his experiences in hospitals. A riotous black comedy that's as timely today as ever, it contrasts the appalling conditions in a overcrowded London hospital with a soap opera playing on the televisions there. In an ingenious touch, the same actors appear in the "real" story as well as the "TV" one, thus blurring the distinctions even further. Jack Gould directs such outstanding British actors as Lynn Redgrave, Colin Blakely, Eleanor Bron, Jim Dale, Donald Sinden, Mervyn Johns, and, in only his second film, Bob Hoskins. The renowned Carl Davis composed the score.
Nurse Sweet / Nurse Betty Martin

Edward Loach

Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd

Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd

Barnet / Dr. Neil Boyd

Foster

Mackie

Rees

Flegg

Ash

Dr. Bird
The Chaplain
The Lady Visitor

Nurse Lake
Tyler

Kenny

The Matron
Nurse Powell / Cleo Norton
Leyland / Monk
Les
Student Doctor

Mortuary Attendant
Michael
Hospital radio announcer (uncredited)
