Caleb Williams (Channel 4 1983 with Mick Ford and Stephen Rea)

UK / Channel 4 – Tyne Tees / 6×55 minute episodes / Broadcast 20 August – 24 September 1983

Writer: Robin Chapman / Novel: William Godwin / Executive Producer: Andy Allan / Producers: Norton Romsey, Ted Childs / Director: Herbert Wise

Period drama serial. An 18th century tale of dark secrets and derring do from the early days of Channel 4.

cast
Mick Ford as Caleb
Gunther Maria Halmer as Falkland
Stephen Rea as Tyrell
Chrissie Cotterill as Jane
Tony Haygarth as Jenkins
Colin Jeavons as Dyer
Arthur Brauss as Grimes
Jacques Maury as Forester
Paul Kember as Jess
Roger Hume as Mr Alcott

Head of film reviews at The Viewers Guide with an erudite, insightful, slightly sardonic, deep appreciation for classic cinema. Has a habit of quoting obscure lines from old films in everyday conversation. He keeps a meticulously organized film logbook. He's a bit of a tea snob.