Writing

John Kershaw

Born

1931-08-02 (95)

Place of birth

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, UK

Known for

Writing

Credits

18 titles

Known for

Behind the camera

No artwork available
7.0

Robert and Claire inherited an old Victorian house which they plan to renovate. While visiting the place their car breaks down and they are forced to spend the night there.

The Others

1970

The Lonely Lady poster
4.6

A young screenwriter allows others to exploit her in the hopes of "making it" in Hollywood.

The Lonely Lady

1983

Yellow Hair and the Fortress of Gold poster
3.7

Fiery blonde half-breed Yellow Hair and her easygoing sidekick the Pecos Kid are after a fortune in Mayan gold. The courageous duo have run-ins with an army of Mexican soldiers, a gang of dastardly bandits, and a lethal tribe of Aztec warriors while searching the countryside for said gold fortune.

Yellow Hair and the Fortress of Gold

1984

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NR

On the Edinburgh to London night train, two strangers meet in an otherwise empty carriage. They start to reveal some shocking facts about themselves and a tale of espionage develops, as both men are not what they first seem to be, which turns the journey into a nightmare for one of them.

The End of the Line

1970

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NR

Albert has to chose between his wife Ursula and Molly, the cook in his factory. One empties his wallet regularly, the other other feeds him heartily.

Warm Feet, Warm Heart

1970

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NR

A man who has become a slave to buying luxuries tells his wife that he is being interviewed for a higher-paid position at work.

The Second Interview

1970

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NR

A story of the timeless futility of war and death by war, of men who fought for their country, killed for a dream of freedom and died because they were betrayed.

Ireland, Mother Ireland

1971

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9.0

Anna can't seem to help ending up with the wrong partner in a line of disastrous affairs. Her hope now lies with a young man from the pop music scene.

The Dolly Scene

1970

No artwork available
NR

Nineteen-year-old Bambi is upset when her husband is late arriving to see their new-born child, especially when she discovers that the wine he has brought is not intended for her.

Poor Mother

1970

When Day Is Done poster
NR

A determined wife tries to rescue her musician husband from mounting problems caused by his complicated life style.

When Day Is Done

1975

No artwork available
NR

A problem for Frank and Margaret turns out to be a false alarm, or even a blessing in disguise.

Young Man in Trouble

1970

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NR

A couple rebel against being forced out of their home (in the name of progress) and into a high rise publicly owned apartment.

Up Among the Cuckoos

1970

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NR

In a fictitious English parliament, various tactics are employed in the pursuit of power, even to the extent of bismerching member's of a politician's family.

The Prime Minister's Daughter

1970

In Sickness and in Health poster
NR

A hard-working doctor must also carry the burden of a turbulent home life, due to the expectations of his demanding wife. Part of Thames Televison's Armchair Cinema.

In Sickness and in Health

1975

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8.0

Agnes realizes 'the other woman' in her and Bob's family life is the company he works for. 'The Company' demands total priority and loyalty in Bob's life.

The Company Man

1970

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NR

A father who ditched his family life to be free and single again finds some unexpected guests left on his doorstep by his wife who has now done the same.

Father's Help

1971

The World in a Room poster
NR

Harry Steffans and his coloured wife, Annie, find it difficult to rent a flat.

The World in a Room

1970

No artwork available
9.0

Roy and Jean's happy life is shattered by Jean's sudden illness and actually finding a doctor who can help her.

On Call

1972