The true story of successful and respectable Edwardian businessman Roger Ackerley, who managed to conceal the existence of a secret love and the three daughters she bore, from his society wife and remaining children. Known to the daughters only as 'Uncle Bodger', they remained unaware he was their father until after his death.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
21 people
Freddie Jones
Roger Ackerley
Known for
The Elephant Man
Dune
Judy Parfitt
Muriel Perry
Known for
Call the Midwife
Dolores Claiborne
William Trevor
Richard Loncraine
James Brabazon
Joseph Blatchley
Joe Ackerley
Known for
The Story of Adèle H.
Incognito
Sophie Thompson
Diana Ackerley
Known for
Feel Good
EastEnders
Phoebe Nicholls
Stella
Known for
Fortitude
The Sandman
Suzanne Burden
Helen
Known for
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
Strike
Noel Dyson
Netta Ackerley
Known for
Prime Suspect
All in Good Faith
Garry Cooper
Waiter on train
Barbara Atkinson
Miss Buss
Richard Loncraine Director · J.R. Ackerley Writer Paul Green Editor
United States release March 14, 1979 · Produced in United Kingdom
Production
Granada Television
Production
United Kingdom
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · March 14, 1979
Theatrical
More from Richard Loncraine
Other films they directed, best known first.
If you liked Secret Orchards
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
Some details come from TheTVDB.