Nuts in May (BBC Play for Today)
Date: 1976
Director: Mike Leigh
Production Company: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Stars: Roger Sloman, Alison Steadman, Anthony O'Donnell, Sheila Kelley, Stephen Bill
Location(s): Dorset
Region(s): South West
Storyline:
A middle-class couple go camping in Dorset, but peace and quiet elude them.
Additional Information:
Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson from source material provided by John Tunstill.
An episode from the 6th series of BBC TV’s ‘Play for Today’
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- Capture 1
- 11 Feb 2013
Keith and Candice Pratt leave the ferry in their Morris. The cars appear to be leaving the Shell Bay Ferry Terminal on Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset.
Now, Sandbanks Ferry at Studland by Alison Platt.
- Capture 2
- 11 Feb 2013
The couple drive along East Street in Corfe Castle, Dorset.
Alison Platt sent in this image and adds 'The original shot appears to have been taken from the railway line. This "now" shot was taken from the closest possible location'.
- Capture 3
- 'Now' required
An establishing shot of the castle. Corfe Castle in Dorset. The castle was also seen in 'West 11' and 'The Black Rider' and John Mills was here in 1933 for 'The Ghost Camera'.
- Capture 4
- 20 Jan 2013
After pitching their tent on a nearby site, Keith (Roger Sloman) and Candice Pratt (Alison Steadman) visit Corfe Castle.
On a darker day. RJ
- Capture 5
- 25 Jul 2019
A repeat of the previous capture.
On a lighter day . . . captured by Susan Casanove.
- Capture 6
- 20 Jan 2013
The pair make their way towards the ruins. Corfe Castle, Dorset.
Aargh: "safety" rails. RJ
- Capture 7
- 11 Feb 2013
Keith admires the view whilst Candice asks questions. High above Dorset in Corfe Castle.
Antony admiring Keith's view. Now by Alison.
- Capture 8
- 20 Jan 2013
Keith points out the numbered features from the guide book. Corfe Castle, Dorset.
Overgrown. RJ
- Capture 9
- 20 Jan 2013
Candice finds interest in 'number four' in the guide book. Corfe Castle.
Ooh, a personal appearance by RJ, taken by wife Alison.
- Capture 10
- 11 Feb 2013
Candice climbs over the stonework. Looking out over the town from Corfe Castle in Dorset.
It's that health and safety again! Another now from Alison Platt.
- Capture 11
- 11 Feb 2013
Candice calls to Keith. Corfe Castle.
Alison found 'the calling rock!'
- Capture 12
- 11 Feb 2013
Keith acknowledges his wife. Corfe Castle again, Dorset.
Sitting on the wall by Alison Platt.
- Capture 13
- 22 Nov 2019
Candice complains as Keith leads on. Somewhere on the coastal footpath.
At the top of a steep valley on the South West Coastal Path, to the north of St Aldhelm's Head. The steps on the opposite side of the valley still have a handrail. (SD)
- Capture 14
- 22 Nov 2019
Keith describes their route to St. Aldhelm's Head. Looking along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset.
Facing Chapman's Pool. (SD)
- Capture 15
- 22 Nov 2019
The couple pass St Aldhelm's Chapel at St Aldhelm's Head, Dorset.
Viewed from the South West Coastal Path. (SD)
- Capture 16
- 22 Nov 2019
Keith and Candice pass a military base on their way to Lulworth.
Also seen from a moving car. Facing west on Holme Lane, West Holme, Dorset, just before the junction with the B3070. (SD)
- Capture 17
- 17 May 2013
Keith waves to Candice. Stair Hole on the coast close to West Lulworth near Wareham, Dorset. The location appears in 'Five on a Treasure Island' while the beach and cliffs around were used in 'Far from the Madding Crowd'.
Hmm, looks like someone was uninclined to descend the inclination. RJ
- Capture 18
- 11 Feb 2013
The couple leave the coastal path and walk across the beach. Main Road, Lulworth Cove, Dorset.
Jump Ant, Jump. Now shot by Alison Platt.
- Capture 19
- 11 Feb 2013
Candice walks around after Keith jumps across Lulworth Stream. At the end of Main Road, Lulworth Cove.
The girly walk around . . . . . by Alison Platt.
- Capture 20
- 11 Feb 2013
Fellow camper Ray (Anthony O'Donnell) spots the Pratts as he leaves an ice cream shop. Main Road, Lulworth Cove, Dorset.
Ye old ice cream shop. Alison found no ice creams today.
- Capture 21
- 11 Feb 2013
Ray sits outside the The Greyhound Inn. The Square, Corfe Castle near Wareham in Dorset which is also seen in 'Man on the Run'.
The same place now by Alison once again.
- Capture 22
- 27 Jun 2021
Keith and Candice visit a quarry. Nick Dellow places this as Keates Quarry at Acton, near Worth Matravers, Dorset which is still in operation. (RL)
Daniel Jackson found that the building has been extended.
- Capture 23
- 'Now' required
Keith takes an interest in the stone as the Quarryman (Eric Allan) takes a break. Keates Quarry at Acton, near Worth Matravers, Dorset once more says Nick Dellow. (RL)
- Capture 24
- 'Now' required
The couple arrive at a farm. Nick Dellow suggests that this could be Weston Dairy Farm and Campsite, Weston Road, Worth Matravers close to nutma020. The background hills are certainly very similar and as Nick says "admittedly rather weak, supporting evidence (read the comment at the top):- https://www.flickr.com/photos/djnorwood/sets/72157656932258499/ (RL)
- Capture 25
- 'Now' required
Keith and Candice ask the Farmer about somewhere to camp. See nutma021
- Capture 26
- 'Now' required
The Farmer (Matthew Guinness) and a Farm Girl (Sally Watts) lounge on a tractor. See nutma021