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The Idiot's Lantern

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The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953, and Great Britain huddles round its television sets to witness the great event. But behind the celebrations are rumours of monsters on the streets, and the tormented Mr Magpie is hiding a strange and alien secret.

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  • Originally Aired May 27, 2006
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code NCFS091N
  • Network BBC One
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Name Type Role
Mark Gatiss Writer
Margaret John Guest Star Grandma Connolly
Marie Lewis Guest Star Mrs Gallagher
Ron Cook Guest Star Magpie
Sam Cox Guest Star Detective Inspector Bishop
Jamie Foreman Guest Star Eddie Connolly
Ieuan Rhys Guest Star Crabtree
Debra Gillett Guest Star Rita Connolly
Jean Challis Guest Star Aunty Betty
Rory Jennings Guest Star Tommy Connolly
Christopher Driscoll Guest Star Security Guard
Maureen Lipman Guest Star The Wire
Euros Lyn Director