Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story
In 1963, Mary Whitehouse embarked on a mission to clean up British television. This is a drama inspired by real events that brings life to the battle for Britain's morals.
In 1963 an unknown housewife and teacher from the Midlands, Mary Whitehouse, embarked on a mission to clean up British television. Her crusade led her into battle with the man she held responsible for a tide of 'filth' - Sir Hugh Carleton-Greene, Director-General of the ±«Óãtv.
With Julie Walters starring as Mary Whitehouse and Hugh Bonneville as her arch enemy, this is a drama inspired by real events that brings life to the battle for Britain's morals.
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Music Played
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The Contours
Do You Love Me
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John Dankworth
Tomorrow's World
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Pink Floyd
Pigs (Three Different Ones)
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Ron Grainer
Doctor Who
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The Adicts
Mary Whitehouse
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Sir Hugh Carleton-Greene | Hugh Bonneville |
| Mary Whitehouse | Julie Walters |
| Ernest Whitehouse | Alun Armstrong |
| Norah Buckland | Georgie Glen |
| Rev Basil Buckland | Timothy Davies |
| Paul Whitehouse | Paul Westwood |
| Richard Whitehouse | Drew Webb |
| Christopher Whitehouse | Jeremy Legat |
| Lord Charlie Hill | Ron Cook |
| David Turner | William Beck |
| Harman Grisewood | Nicholas Woodeson |
| Ken | Nicholas Le Prevost |
| Executive Producer | Leanne Klein |
| Producer | Richard Burrell |
| Director | Andy De Emmony |
| Writer | Amanda Coe |
Broadcasts
Wed 28 May 2008 21:00±«Óãtv Two except East & Yorkshire- Thu 5 Nov 2009 22:00
- Mon 24 May 2010 21:00±«Óãtv Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
- Tue 5 Apr 2022 22:00