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Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story

In 1963, Mary Whitehouse embarked on a mission to clean up British television. This is a drama inspired by real events that brings life to the battle for Britain's morals.

In 1963 an unknown housewife and teacher from the Midlands, Mary Whitehouse, embarked on a mission to clean up British television. Her crusade led her into battle with the man she held responsible for a tide of 'filth' - Sir Hugh Carleton-Greene, Director-General of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.

With Julie Walters starring as Mary Whitehouse and Hugh Bonneville as her arch enemy, this is a drama inspired by real events that brings life to the battle for Britain's morals.

1 hour, 27 minutes

Last on

Tue 5 Apr 2022 22:00

Music Played

  • The Contours

    Do You Love Me

  • John Dankworth

    Tomorrow's World

  • Pink Floyd

    Pigs (Three Different Ones)

  • Ron Grainer

    Doctor Who

    Music Arranger: Delia Derbyshire. Performer: The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radiophonic Workshop.
  • The Adicts

    Mary Whitehouse

Credits

Role Contributor
Sir Hugh Carleton-Greene Hugh Bonneville
Mary Whitehouse Julie Walters
Ernest Whitehouse Alun Armstrong
Norah Buckland Georgie Glen
Rev Basil Buckland Timothy Davies
Paul Whitehouse Paul Westwood
Richard Whitehouse Drew Webb
Christopher Whitehouse Jeremy Legat
Lord Charlie Hill Ron Cook
David Turner William Beck
Harman Grisewood Nicholas Woodeson
Ken Nicholas Le Prevost
Executive Producer Leanne Klein
Producer Richard Burrell
Director Andy De Emmony
Writer Amanda Coe

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