Plot
When public opinion collides with private beliefs in a small town, the result is a tragedy of in tolerance that destroys. A woman is seriously injured in a car accident and requires a blood transfusion, but she refuses on religious grounds. She passes out and the doctor pleads with her husband to give permission. He refuses and the woman dies. The husband is blamed for the wife's death and is shunned by the neighbours
Cast
- Terry McDermott as the husband Ben Peters
- Patsy King as the wife Sally Peters
- Jon Ewing as Dr Dawkins
- George Mallaby
- Rosalind Seagrave as Nurse Andrews
- Roly Baree as a shopkeeper friend Perry
- Moira Carleton as the disapproving neighbour Mrs Jennings
Production
It was written by John Warwick and directed by Oscar Whitbread. Producer - Robert Forster.
It was filmed on 17 August 1966, according to ABC records.
Reception
The Age called it "an excellent illustration of careful and sustained characterisation... a rare combination of good acting, good writing and good direction."
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| The Age 1 Oct 1966 p 23 |
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| The Age 1 Oct 1966 p 23 |
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| TV Times Qld 19 Oct 1966 p 1 |
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