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The Knowledge is a 1979 British comedy-drama television film about a group of men doing "The Knowledge", the training required to become a London taxi driver. It was directed by Bob Brooks with an ensemble cast including Nigel Hawthorne, Mick Ford, Jonathan Lynn and Maureen Lipman.
From 4th September 2017- 11th November 2017 a theatre adaptation of The knowledge will be running at the Charing cross theatre in London.
Original Release
01/01/1979
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Nigel Hawthorne | Mr Burgess / Mr. Burgess |
| Mick Ford | Chris Matthews |
| Kim Taylforth | Janet |
| Jonathan Lynn | Ted Margolies |
| David Ryall | Titanic Walters / Titanic |
| Michael Elphick | Gordon Weller |
| Maureen Lipman | Brenda Weller |
| Lesley Joseph | Val |
| June Watson | Lillian / Lilian |
| Philippa Howell | Mrs Staveley / Mrs Stavely / Miss Stavely |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Nigel Hawthorne | Mr Burgess / Mr. Burgess |
| Mick Ford | Chris Matthews |
| Kim Taylforth | Janet |
| Jonathan Lynn | Ted Margolies |
| David Ryall | Titanic Walters / Titanic |
| Michael Elphick | Gordon Weller |
| Maureen Lipman | Brenda Weller |
| Lesley Joseph | Val |
| June Watson | Lillian / Lilian |
| Philippa Howell | Mrs Staveley / Mrs Stavely / Miss Stavely |
| Gary Holton | Eddie Hairstyle |
| Natalie Ann King | Margaret Louise |
| Nigel Humphreys | Harry |
| Ivan Steward | Cliff |
| Tim Stern | Stan |
| James Duggan | O'Reilly |
| T-Bone Wilson | Constantine |
| Hugh Quarshie | Campion |
| Janine Duvitski | Receptionist |
| Chris Jenkinson | Applicant |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Verity Lambert | Executive Producer |
| Christopher Neame | Producer |
