Synopsis
The Bates sadly care for their severely disabled daughter Pattie. Martin arrives at their door claiming to be her college friend. He charms them into accepting him as a lodger and carer for Pattie. But Martin is not all he seems.
- Programme: Play For Today
- Series: 6
- Episode: Brimstone and Treacle
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 1987
Licence: ERA Licence required
Free to watch for UK schools, colleges and universities with an ERA Licence
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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