The Week Elvis Died

Set in England in 1977, The Week Elvis Died is an evocative and bittersweet look at life from a child's point of view. Karen (Jennifer Williams) aged 10 is bullied at school by Julie and her gang. Her dysfunctional family can't help her and she doesn't confide in them. All she has for comfort are her descant recorder, her pet rabbit Elvis and her adoration of top disc jockey Tony Blackburn.

Directed by Carol Morley

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Cast

Tony Blackburn

Himself

Jennifer Williams

Karen

Anne Etchells

Mum

Lisa Copping

Sister

Dean Scimia

Brother

Peter Mahon

Dead Father

Pippa Woods

Bully

Jennifer Lack

Bully

Barbara Phelps

Music Teacher

Mark Wastell

Headteacher

Alan Fordham

Radio Technician

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