Blott on the Landscape

Blott on the Landscape is a novel written in 1975 by Tom Sharpe, which became a special 6-part television series, made by the BBC, in 1985.

1985 television edition

The 1985 film (which was broadcasted as 6 episodes of 50 minutes each) was filmed in South Shropshire mainly, an area very similar to that of Worfordshire. Handyman Hall was filmed at Stanage Park, near Knighton and the (ficticious) town of Worford was filmed in Ludlow. The original broadcast was between 06/02/85 - 13/03/85.

Related Topics:
South Shropshire - Knighton - Ludlow

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It could be that the actual story is based on the proposed construction of a motorway through the South Shropshire area, something that has been proposed various times (to link the West Midlands connurbation with the Welsh tourist resorts). So far no motorway has been constructed through the area (though not because of anything the book or film portrays).

Related Topics:
West Midlands - Welsh

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The film was scripted by Malcolm Bradbury and Sir Giles Lynchwood was played by George Cole, Lady Maud played by Geraldine James and Blott by David Suchet. Roger Bamford directed and the producer was Evgeny Gridneff. The music was composed by David McKay.

Related Topics:
Malcolm Bradbury - George Cole - Geraldine James - David Suchet - Roger Bamford - Evgeny Gridneff - David McKay

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Other actors and actresses involved were Paul Brooke as Mr Hoskins, Clare Grogan as the receptionist at the Handyman Arms hotel, Julia McKenzie as Mrs Forthby and Simon Cadell as Mr Dundridge.

Related Topics:
Paul Brooke - Clare Grogan - Julia McKenzie - Simon Cadell

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Thirty years after the original book was written, the 1985 televised version came out on DVD in the UK.

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