The Ploughman's Lunch (30/05/1983)

Production : Greenpoint Films, Goldcrest, Film4 Productions

Synopsis

As the UK begins its military engagement in the Falklands, a BBC news journalist attempts to climb up from his working-class roots, at any cost, lying to those around him to get what he wants, only to discover that he is the recipient of a deception far more clever than his own.

Jonathan Pryce

Tim Curry

Rosemary Harris

Frank Finlay