Educating Rita
First aired on Jun 16, 1983
70%
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Rita, a witty 26-year-old hairdresser, wants to 'discover' herself, so she joins the Open University where she meets the disillusioned professor of literature, Dr. Frank Bryant. His marriage has failed, his new girlfriend is having an affair with his best friend and he can't get through the day without downing a bottle or two of whisky. What Frank needs is a challenge... and along comes Rita.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Michael Caine | Dr. Frank Bryant
Julie Walters | Rita Susan White
Michael Williams | Brian
Maureen Lipman | Trish
Jeananne Crowley | Julia
Malcolm Douglas | Denny
Featured Crew
Lewis Gilbert | Director
Willy Russell | Theatre Play
Willy Russell | Screenplay
Lewis Gilbert | Producer
David Hentschel | Music
Frank Watts | Director of Photography
