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The Gate of Eden: Part One - Mr. Falconer (1980)

Directed by Simon Langton

The story concerns the relationship between Peter, a 15 year old boy, and Mr Faulkner, an old man whom he befriends. Mr Faulkner used to be a school teacher but had retired after allegations were made about him by a pupil. There was still gossip about him in the town. Mr Faulkner teaches Peter a lot about literature and introduces him to poetry and when Peter returns to school the two of them correspond. The friendship between them is threatened when Peter starts going out with Sue who disapproves of him spending time with the old man.

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Cast

Maurice Denham Tom Falconer Richard Gibson Peter
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Gwen Nelson Granny Timothy Bateson Arthur
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Alison Ambler Pauline Pat Heywood Freda

Crew

Director
Simon Langton
Writer
William Corlett

Details

Release date
1980-04-08
Original language
EN
Production
Yorkshire Television