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Wikipedia article'The Children of Dynmouth' is a 1976 novel written by William Trevor. In 1976, it won the Whitbread Award'.' Plot summaryThe plot follows Timothy Gedge, a socially inept yet intrusive teenage boy as he wanders around the dull seaside town of Dynmouth, spying on the town's residents. At first this behaviour is seen as merely annoying, even comical, until people begin to realise that his purpose may not be as innocent as initially thought. Television adaptationTrevor adapted the novel into a screenplay for BBC Television's 'Screen Two' series. It was directed by Peter Hammond, filmed on location in Sidmouth and broadcast on 19 April 1987. Timothy Gedge was played by Simon Fox, with John Bird, Avril Elgar, Peter Jones and Gary Raymond among the other members of the cast. ReferencesCategory:1976 novels Category:Works by William Trevor Category:The Bodley Head books | |
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