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Anybody's Nightmare

  • TV Movie
  • 2001
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
177
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Patricia Routledge in Anybody's Nightmare (2001)
True CrimeCrimeDrama

Based on the true story of Sheila Bowler, accused of murdering her elderly aunt.Based on the true story of Sheila Bowler, accused of murdering her elderly aunt.Based on the true story of Sheila Bowler, accused of murdering her elderly aunt.

  • Director
    • Tristram Powell
  • Writers
    • Angela Devlin
    • Tim Devlin
    • John Flanagan
  • Stars
    • Patricia Routledge
    • Nicola Redmond
    • Georgina Sutcliffe
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    177
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tristram Powell
    • Writers
      • Angela Devlin
      • Tim Devlin
      • John Flanagan
    • Stars
      • Patricia Routledge
      • Nicola Redmond
      • Georgina Sutcliffe
    • 6User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Patricia Routledge
    Patricia Routledge
    • Sheila Bowler
    Nicola Redmond
    • Angela Devlin
    Georgina Sutcliffe
    Georgina Sutcliffe
    • Jane Bowler
    Thomas Arnold
    Thomas Arnold
    • Simon Bowler
    William Armstrong
    William Armstrong
    • Jeremy Roberts QC
    Malcolm Sinclair
    Malcolm Sinclair
    • Nicholas Purnell QC
    Louisa Milwood-Haigh
    • WDS Booth
    Scott Baker
    • DS Renno
    Philip Dunbar
    • Mr. Justice Garland
    Peter Halliday
    Peter Halliday
    • Lord Justice Swinton Thomas
    Michael Culver
    Michael Culver
    • Lord Chief Justice Bingham
    Clifford Rose
    Clifford Rose
    • Mr. Justice Wright
    Bill Thomas
    • John Soan
    Albert Welling
    Albert Welling
    • Ewen Smith
    Tom Espiner
    Tom Espiner
    • Russell Parkes
    Nicholas Hutchison
    • Gordon Pollock QC
    Anne Carroll
    • Valerie Nye
    Valerie Lilley
    Valerie Lilley
    • Mrs. Dobson
    • Director
      • Tristram Powell
    • Writers
      • Angela Devlin
      • Tim Devlin
      • John Flanagan
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      As of 2021, this is Patricia Routledge's last TV acting role, although she has continued to work in theatre productions.
    • Quotes

      Prison Officer 1, Holloway: [Upon Sheila's arrival at Holloway] From now on, you are Prisoner TV3389 and that is what you answer to at all times.

      Prison Officer 2, Holloway: That understood, TV3389?

      Sheila Bowler: Yes.

      Prison Officer 2, Holloway: A word of advice - watch your back, trust no one. It's too late for supper. Sorry!

    User reviews6

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    8/10

    Can't find it to watch?

    Would love to know if anyone knows where to find this movie to watch. I saw a 14 minute preview on YouTube and that's it... Thanks if you can help! (In Boston, MA) I am giving the first 14 minutes a resounding 8 stars!!
    • dollskrusz
    • Jul 12, 2019
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    • Release date
      • September 28, 2001 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Barnet High Street, Barnet, London, England, UK(they drive along on the way to see Mrs Bowler in prison)
    • Production company
      • Carlton Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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