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The Country Boy

The Country Boy

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The Country Boy

1989- 1989

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

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Drama

Family

Overview

A young boy becomes involved in fighting environmental pollution by a chemical company.

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Production Companies

BBC

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

8 featured cast members

Starring

Jeremy Sweetland

Ben Westcott

Nigel Humphreys

Dave Westcott

Helen Duvall

Lyn Westcott

Mary Wimbush

Alice Westcott

Marc Sinden

Stephen West

Siobhan Burke

Sally Westcott

Bronwyn Baud

Dr. Skellman

Claire Callaghan

Charmaine

Creative team

Created by: Brenda Ennis
Showrunner: Paul Stone
Written by: Bernard Ashley
Produced by: Brenda Ennis

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