The Man with the Plan

The story

A student goes on a fantastical journey inspired by the words of social economist William Beveridge in his eponymous 1942 report. The film is currently screening in London: https://www.sandsfilms.co.uk/the-man-with-the-plan.html and will screen across the country from September 2026

Cast & crew

Sophie Jenkin

Sophie JenkinFlea

Simon CallowWilliam Beveridge

Sebastian ArmestoCharles Dickens

Alan CoxThe Devil

Michael MearsSir John Anderson

Amelda BrownWendy Warbler

Celia BannermanThe Mermaids of Manningtree

Laura Cox

Laura CoxThe Mermaids of Manningtree

Seamus Allen

Seamus AllenGeorge Bernard Shaw

Hal CruttendenWinston Churchill

Andrew TiernanAneurin Bevan

Graham Seed

Graham SeedFly (voice) / Mr Everyman