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Summer Day's Dream

The season of classic dramas continues with John Gielgud in J.B. Priestley's vision of England in 1975. After a nuclear war, the nations have combined to set up a World Government. An old man who lives quietly in the country finds his peace threatened by a visit from three World Government figures.

English
  • Originally Aired November 26, 1994
  • Runtime 90 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • On Other Sites IMDB
  • Notes Is a season finale
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Name Type Role
J.B. Priestley Writer
Paul Bhattacharjee Guest Star
Terence Rigby Guest Star
Emily Watson Guest Star
Mike McShane Guest Star
John Gielgud Guest Star
Saskia Reeves Guest Star
Rosemary Harris Guest Star
Paul Rhys Guest Star
Christopher Morahan Director