The Week Elvis Died

Overview

Set in England in 1977, The Week Elvis Died is an evocative and bittersweet look at life from a child's point of view. Karen (Jennifer Williams) aged 10 is bullied at school by Julie and her gang. Her dysfunctional family can't help her and she doesn't confide in them. All she has for comfort are her descant recorder, her pet rabbit Elvis and her adoration of top disc jockey Tony Blackburn.

Cast

Tony Blackburn

Himself

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Jennifer Williams

Karen

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Anne Etchells

Mum

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Lisa Copping

Sister

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Dean Scimia

Brother

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Peter Mahon

Dead Father

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Pippa Woods

Bully

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Jennifer Lack

Bully

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Barbara Phelps

Music Teacher

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Mark Wastell

Headteacher

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Alan Fordham

Radio Technician