Back Home (2001)
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A remake of the 1989 British TV movie of the same name (which itself was based on a novel by Michelle Magorian), the 2001 production of Back Home starred Sarah Lancashire as Peggy Dickinson, the role essayed in the original film by Hayley Mills. At the outbreak of WWII, Peggy and her husband, Roger (Adrian Lukis), make certain that their daughter, Virginia (Jessica Fox), is safely evacuated to the U.S. while they busy themselves with war work. Serving in the WVS (Women's Voluntary Service), Peggy enjoys a degree of liberation hitherto unknown to her, billeted in a luxurious mansion and serving as driver for several urbane military officers; meanwhile, Roger trudges along as an ordinary soldier. At war's end, Peggy feels out of touch with her former life, Roger is unable to adjust to peacetime conditions, and Virginia has become far too "Americanized" to be satisfied with her parents' existence. Back Home was first televised in the U.K. on October 22, 2001. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 98 mins
Complete Cast:
- Sarah Lancashire - Peggy Dickinson
- Adrian Lukis - Roger Dickinson
- Kaye Wragg - Ivy
- Skye King - Charlie Dickinson
- Joan Blackham - Miss Bembridge
- Jennifer Higham - Judith Penfold
- Martin Ball - Frank
- Stephanie Cole - Lady Beatrice Langley
- Rosemary Leach - Mrs. Dickinson
- Jessica Fox - Virginia "Rusty" Dickinson
- Jack Pierce - Mitch
- Jeremy Peters - Mr. Stephens
- Kate David - Molly
- Danny Worters - Bob Stephens
- Director(s):
- Simon Massey
- Producer(s):
- Mia Jupp
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