When the Whales Came
First aired on Mar 28, 1989
60%
Genres: Drama
A pair of children befriend an eccentric old man, who lives isolated on the far shore of their island home. But it turns out that the old man knows a terrible secret about the island and the whales who sometimes come. Meanwhile WWI is making life hard in the village.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Paul Scofield | The Birdman
David Threlfall | Jack Jenkins
Helen Mirren | Clemmie Jenkins
Helen Pearce | Gracie Jenkins
Max Rennie | Daniel Pender
David Suchet | Will
Featured Crew
Clive Rees | Director
Michael Morpurgo | Novel
Michael Morpurgo | Screenplay
Simon Channing Williams | Producer
Christopher Gunning | Music
Robert Paynter | Director of Photography
