Coral Browne
Alice Hargreaves
Dreamchild (1985)
"He loved the child we will never forget..."
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Overview
80-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honour of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice's close friendship with the writer was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she slowly realises the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.
Gavin Millar
Director
Dennis Potter
Writer
Top Billed Cast
Ian Holm
Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll
Peter Gallagher
Jack Dolan
Caris Corfman
Sally Mackeson
Nicola Cowper
Lucy
Jane Asher
Mrs. Liddell
Amelia Shankley
Little Alice
Imogen Boorman
Lorina
Rupert Wainwright
Hargreaves
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Mr. Duckworth
James Wilby
Baker
Shane Rimmer
Mr. Marl
William Hootkins
1st Radio Actor
Alan Shearman
1st Reporter
Sam Douglas
4th Reporter
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