Jenny Can't Work Any Faster

Jenny is an autistic teenager. Her father is concerned about her being withdrawn and hopes that employing her in his own business will bring her out of her shell. He also employs a new young assistant called Brian.

Cast

Pauline Quirke

as Jenny

George Costigan

as Brian

James Grout

as Robert

Helen Ryan

as Maureen

Peggy Ann Wood

as Mrs. Baker

Desmond Jones

as Ken

John Corti

as Little boy

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