I was in my late 20s when I first watched this series on TV (I am now in my late 60s) yet Barkworth's performance in the final 15 minute scene of the finale episode has never left me. Never have I seen an emotional performance like this one. There is hardly any script but Barkworth is able to convey so much desperation, fight and tension through his eyes and his whole body language. I can only compare this performance with Jack Lemmon who had the same uncanny ability. Of course re-watching it today (2018) I recognise how outdated some of the male-female relationships are but none of this detracts from what is essentially a love story for our modern times.
I used to live in Hampstead, north London, from 1978-1982 and whilst walking past a row of lovely houses along the Heath I saw Peter Barkworth tending to his front lawn. This was only a few years since TELFORD'S CHANGE aired in the UK (January-February 1979) and it was a thrill receive a friendly smile from this unassuming actor. I wanted to praise his work but I did not want to be intrusive so I am left with this memory.
It is absolutely wonderful to see TV drama of this calibre and I miss all these fine actors.
I used to live in Hampstead, north London, from 1978-1982 and whilst walking past a row of lovely houses along the Heath I saw Peter Barkworth tending to his front lawn. This was only a few years since TELFORD'S CHANGE aired in the UK (January-February 1979) and it was a thrill receive a friendly smile from this unassuming actor. I wanted to praise his work but I did not want to be intrusive so I am left with this memory.
It is absolutely wonderful to see TV drama of this calibre and I miss all these fine actors.