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Dreamchild

67 %|Oct 4, 1985|Drama, Fantasy

Eighty-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honor of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice had a close friendship with the writer, and their relationship was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she realizes the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.

Featured Crew

Dennis Potter
Writer
Gavin Millar
Director
Len Huntingford
Art Direction
Rick McCallum
Producer
Angus Newton
Editor
Dennis Potter
Executive Producer
Billy Williams
Director of Photography
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer

Cast

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Coral Browne
Alice Hargreaves
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Ian Holm
Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll
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Peter Gallagher
Jack Dolan
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Caris Corfman
Sally Mackeson
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Jane Asher
Mrs. Liddell
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Amelia Shankley
Little Alice
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Shane Rimmer
Mr. Marl
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William Hootkins
1st Radio Actor
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Alan Shearman
1st Reporter
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Sam Douglas
4th Reporter
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Ron Berglas
3rd Editor
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Steve Whitmire
Mock Turtle/Caterpillar
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Fulton Mackay
Gryphon (voice)
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Alan Bennett
Mock Turtle (voice)
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Julie Walters
Dormouse (voice)
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Tony Haygarth
Mad Hatter (voice)
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Frank Middlemass
Caterpillar (voice)
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Ken Campbell
Radio Sound Effects Man/March Hare (voice)