The Old Devils

The story

An adaptation of the novel by Kingsley Amis about a group of university friends reunited in retirement. Alun Weaver has found success as a celebrated London-based writer. After returning home to Wales with his alluring wife Rhiannon he reunites with old friends who chose to remain in the valleys. Long dormant romance are rekindled and rivalries resurrected in this turbulent story of ageing, friendship, lust, nostalgia and nationalism.

Cast & crew

John StrideAlun Weaver

Sheila Allen

Sheila AllenRhiannon Weaver

Ray SmithCharlie Norris

Elizabeth MorganSophie Norris

James GroutPeter Thomas

Anne StallybrassMuriel Thomas

Bernard HeptonMalcolm Cellan-Davies

Anna CropperGwen Cellan-Davies

Elizabeth SpriggsDorothy Morgan

Gerald JamesPercy Morgan

Desmond BarritTarquin Jones

Howell EvansGareth Pumphrey