Our Day out

Synopsis

Drama from 1976, written by Willy Russell. One coach, 30 kids - and their teachers - set out from Liverpool to North Wales. As the volatile mixture erupts, mirth and anarchy prevail while tempers flare. The film deals with traditional English anxieties about class (some of the children are rebellious and uninterested) and whether the education system is turning out low-skilled workers.
The play has been described by Sight & Sound (November 2018), as an excellent example of the history of the BBC’s production of one-off plays.

Series

Play for Today, Series

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Year of production

1978

Subjects

Education; Television studies

Keywords

education systems; history; television drama; working classes

Credits

Director

Pedr James

Contributor

Alun Armstrong; Jane Heywood

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£7.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

70 minutes

Year

2018

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Distributor

 

Available from retail outlets

Name

Simply Media

Contact

Laura Smith

Email

info@simplymedia.tv

Web

http://www.simplymedia.tv/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0203 542 3722

Address

Highlight House
57 Margaret Street
London W1W 8SJ

Notes

Formerly known as DD Home Entertainment or DDHE