Drama directed by Bill Douglas telling the story of the 'Tolpuddle Martyrs'. Having been arrested in England for campaigning for fairer wages and forming one of the first trade unions, a group of six farm workers from Dorset are sentenced to be transported to Australia in 1834 for seven years. Cameo appearances include Vanessa Redgrave, James Fox, Michael Hordern, Murray Melvin and Freddie Jones.
Director: Bill Douglas
Actor: Vanessa Redgrave
Actor: James Fox
Actor: Michael Hordern
Actor: Barbara Windsor
Actor: Robin Soans
Actor: Keith Allen
Actor: Stephen Bateman
Actor: Philip Davis
Actor: Patrick Field
Actor: Jeremy Flynn
Actor: William Gaminara
Actor: Freddie Jones
Actor: Murray Melvin
Actor: Imelda Staunton
Actor: Robert Stephens