Carrie's War
"A magical journey during WWII"
Carrie's War is an adaptation of a 1973 children's novel by Nina Bawden, set during the Second World War and following two evacuees, Carrie and her younger brother Nick.
Top Cast
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Keeley Fawcett
Carrie Willow
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Jack Stanley
Nick Willow
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Karen Meagher
Mrs. Watkins
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Eddie Cooper
Albert Sandwich
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David Prince
Billetting officer
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Lesley Sharp
Louisa Evans, aka 'Aunty Lou'
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Alun Armstrong
Mr. Samuel Evans
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Robert Page
Minister
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Jamie Beddard
Mister Johnny
Overview
Carrie's War is an adaptation of a 1973 children's novel by Nina Bawden, set during the Second World War and following two evacuees, Carrie and her younger brother Nick.
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