SCHMOEDIPUS (1974): 

A notable early play from the pen of Dennis Potter, and transmitted as part of the BBC TV 'Play For Today' series. 

This is another of Potter's "visitation dramas" focusing on a mother and son: When a stranger, Glen, appears at the door of middle-aged Elizabeth Carter, he claims to be the illegitimate son she gave away at birth, and she accepts his story. 

Directed by 
Barry Davis 

Written by 
Dennis Potter 

Cast 
Anna Cropper ... Elizabeth Carter 
John Carson ... Tom Carter 
Tim Curry ... Glen 
John Horsley ... Ronnie 
Bob Hoskins ... Blake 
Carol MacReady ... Dorothy 
Reg Cranfield ... Man in Corridor 

Produced by 
Kenith Trodd