Dreamchild

1h 34min

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.

Production Companies

Thorn EMI

PfH

Cast

Coral Browne

Coral Browne

Alice Hargreaves
Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll
Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Jack Dolan
Caris Corfman

Caris Corfman

Sally Mackeson
Jane Asher

Jane Asher

Mrs. Liddell
Amelia Shankley

Amelia Shankley

Little Alice
Shane Rimmer

Shane Rimmer

Mr. Marl
William Hootkins

William Hootkins

1st Radio Actor
Alan Shearman

Alan Shearman

1st Reporter
Sam Douglas

Sam Douglas

4th Reporter
Ron Berglas

Ron Berglas

3rd Editor
Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

Mock Turtle/Caterpillar
Fulton Mackay

Fulton Mackay

Gryphon (voice)
Alan Bennett

Alan Bennett

Mock Turtle (voice)
Julie Walters

Julie Walters

Dormouse (voice)
Tony Haygarth

Tony Haygarth

Mad Hatter (voice)
Frank Middlemass

Frank Middlemass

Caterpillar (voice)
Ken Campbell

Ken Campbell

Radio Sound Effects Man/March Hare (voice)

Release date

4th Oct 1985

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English