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Enid

2009-11-16 · 82 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · History · TV Movie

A poignant biography of one of the most successful and wildly-read writers of the 20th century. Her stories enthralled children everywhere but her personal struggles often proved too much.

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Directors
James Hawes
Production companies
Carnival Films, BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Helena Bonham CarterHelena Bonham CarterEnid Blyton
Matthew MacfadyenMatthew MacfadyenHugh Pollock
Denis LawsonDenis LawsonKenneth Waters
Claire RushbrookClaire RushbrookDorothy Richards
Joseph MillsonJoseph MillsonHanly Blyton
Ramona MarquezRamona MarquezImogen
Lisa DiveneyLisa DiveneyEnid (aged 19)
Pooky QuesnelPooky QuesnelTheresa Blyton
Eileen O'HigginsEileen O'HigginsMaid Maggie
Douglas ReithDouglas ReithBBC Interviewer
Nicholas LumleyDr. Beresford
Sinead MichaelSinead MichaelGillian
Philip WrightPhilip WrightThomas Blyton
Alexandra BrainEnid (aged 12)
Samuel HiltonHanly Blyton (aged 8)
James WarnerCarey Blyton (aged 4)
Gabrielle ReidyGabrielle ReidyMrs Waters
Nicholas LumleyDr Beresford
Claire CarrieBetty
Travis OliverTravis OliverArmy Officer

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