
A Mug's Game?
Overview
Transmitted as part of BBC Schools series Scene, 8 March 1973. Actor improvisations around the theme of gambling devised by Mike Leigh.
Top Cast

Eric Allan
Martin
Gillian Joyce
Carol
Keith Washington
Steve
Key Film Crew
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