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On Giant's Shoulders

Dramatisation of the true story of a childless couple who adopted a Thalidomide child, Terry Wiles, and encounter scepticism and opposition from the friends. Terry Wiles plays himself. The title is taken from a quotation by George Herbert (1593-1633): "A Dwarf on Giant's shoulders sees farther of the two".

English
  • Originally Aired March 28, 1979
  • Runtime 100 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
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Name Type Role
Judi Dench Guest Star
Anthony Simmons Director