Young Hearts Run Free

Plot

1974: Against the backdrop of a violent miners strike in their quiet Northumbrian village, a likeable teenage artist falls in love with the new girl from London, but their tempestuous relationship and attempts to escape cause him to betray his family, community and best friends; he becomes dangerously embroiled in the rioting of the strike. With attempts to reconcile them failing, he must choose between his old friends and his new love.

Cast

Andy Black

Mark Summers

Jennifer Bryden

Sue Proudlock

Lyndsey Lennon

Claire Armstrong

Danny McCready

Big George Armstrong

Jimmy Carter

Tony Best

Peter G. Reed

Mr Stevenson

Ann Ridley

Margaret Armstrong

Fran Briggs

Mrs Jean Tait

Matthew Brown

Jonta

Wayne Thompson

Mr Thompson

Billy Fane

Friendly Miner on Bus

Bill E. Meeks

Barman Mr Best

Brian Hindmarch

Police Sergeant

Jo Kelly

Chipshop Worker

Craig Rutherford

Job Centre Clerk