The Railway Children

Set at the turn of the 20th century, The Railway Children tells the story of three Edwardian children and their mother who move to a country house in Yorkshire after their father is mysteriously taken away by the police.

Cast

Clare Thomas

as Phyllis

Jack Blumenau

as Peter

Jemima Rooper

as Bobbie

Jenny Agutter

as Mother

Michael Kitchen

as Father

Gregor Fisher

as Perks

Amanda Walker

as Mrs Ransome

Clive Russell

as Station Master

Richard Attenborough

as The Old Gentleman

David Bamber

as Dr Forrest

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