The Machine Breakers - Production & Contact Info

The Machine Breakers (1957–1957)
TV Series | 30 min | Drama, Family

The Machine Breakers (1957–1957)

TV Series | 30 min | Drama, Family

A children's television drama series set in Yorkshire in the early 19th century. It is based on the story of the Luddites, a militant group of hand weavers who fearing for their trade smashed machinery in the new mechanized mills.

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Director

Barbara Hammond

Writer

Phyllis Bentley (writer)

Producer

Barbara Hammond (producer)

Production Designer

Edwin Florence

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Updated May 19, 1957

Release date (First episode)

May 19, 1957 (United Kingdom)

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18 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Anne Reid Mary Mary See fewer	3	Hot Fuzz (2007)
Peter Hawkins Tom Thorpe Tom Thorpe See fewer	3	The Big Spender (1965)
Cavan Kendall Dick Bamforth Dick Bamforth See fewer	3	Sexy Beast (2000)
Patrick Westwood Benjamin Walker Benjamin Walker See fewer	3	The Crime of the Century (1956)
Simon Merrick George Mellor George Mellor See fewer	3	Brian Rix Presents ... (1960)
Stuart Hutchison Joe Bamforth Joe Bamforth See fewer	3	Kenilworth (1957)
David Higson Will Oldroyd Will Oldroyd See fewer	3	Rex Milligan (1956)
John Barrie Mr. Oldroyd Mr. Oldroyd See fewer	2	Patton (1970)
Peter Hughes Constable Constable See fewer	2	Evita (1996)
John Foster Sowden Sowden See fewer	2	Homicide (1964)
John Barrett Foreman of Jury Foreman of Jury See fewer	1	The Eagle Has Landed (1976)
Amy Dalby Widow Marsden Widow Marsden See fewer	1	The Wicked Lady (1945)
Bruno Barnabe Topping, Counsel for Prosecution Topping, Counsel for Prosecution See fewer	1	The Message (1976)
Ivan Owen Clerk of the Court Clerk of the Court See fewer	1	The Basil Brush Show (2002)
Harold Young Judge Judge See fewer	1	Song of the Sarong (1945)
Anthony Marlowe Brougham, Counsel for Defence Brougham, Counsel for Defence See fewer	1	The Rat Catchers (1966)
Ronald Baddiley Enoch Smith Enoch Smith See fewer	1	The Other Man (1956)
Jefferson Clifford Mr. Stancliffe Mr. Stancliffe See fewer	1	BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)