The Ploughman's Lunch

Plot Summary

As the UK begins its military engagement in the Falklands, a BBC news journalist attempts to climb up from his working-class roots, at any cost, lying to those around him to get what he wants, only to discover that he is the recipient of a deception far more clever than his own.

Top Cast

Jonathan Pryce James Penfield

Tim Curry Jeremy Hancock

Rosemary Harris Ann Barrington

Frank Finlay Matthew Fox

Charlie Dore Susan Barrington