Who's a Good Boy Then?

1966TV Episode⏱️ 1h 15m

Drama

⭐ 8.7

IMDB Rating

23 votes

Billy Oates meets a lady in a market and, taken by his kindness, she invites him to lodge with her and her husband. A rivalry soon develops between the young man and his landlord.

Director

James Ferman

Writers

N/A

Stars

Thora Hird, Ron Moody, Ronald Lacey

Release Date

February 9, 1966

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

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Reviews

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🎭 Top Cast

Thora Hird

as Blanche Hoskins

Ron Moody

as Walter Hoskins

Ronald Lacey

as Billy Oates

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio

1.33 : 1

Sound

Mono

Color

Black and White

Production

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

🎯 Categories

Drama

⭐ Featured Review

Stays with one

by beresfordjd • 2007-09-09

9/10

"I remember little about this play other than that I enjoyed Ronald Lacey's performance. The final scene has stayed with me for 30 plus years it was so powerful.Why it has never been reshown has always baffled me. Lacey always gives a great performance (usually creepy, he was typecast - though I am sure there was more to him than that)The BBC must have a wealth of material which would deserve to be seen again.OK so technology has moved on and the quality of image might not stand up to todays standards but quality drama is quality drama and must be enjoyed by as many people as possible. Per..."

📖 Synopsis

Billy Oates meets a lady in a market and, taken by his kindness, she invites him to lodge with her and her husband. A rivalry soon develops between the young man and his landlord.