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The 7.39

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20142014
  • 59m
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The 7.39 (2014)
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After fighting for a seat on their morning commute, Sally and Carl begin talking and suddenly their daily train journey becomes a lot more interesting. Carl is happily married, Sally's engag... Read allAfter fighting for a seat on their morning commute, Sally and Carl begin talking and suddenly their daily train journey becomes a lot more interesting. Carl is happily married, Sally's engaged - where's the harm? Yet they find themselves increasingly drawn to each other, and as t... Read allAfter fighting for a seat on their morning commute, Sally and Carl begin talking and suddenly their daily train journey becomes a lot more interesting. Carl is happily married, Sally's engaged - where's the harm? Yet they find themselves increasingly drawn to each other, and as their friendship grows to flirtation they refuse to admit - to each other or themselves - t... Read all
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    • Stars
      • David Morrissey
      • Olivia Colman
      • Sheridan Smith
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      • David Morrissey
      • Olivia Colman
      • Sheridan Smith
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    David Morrissey
    David Morrissey
    • Carl Matthews
    2 episodes2 eps • 2014
    Olivia Colman
    Olivia Colman
    • Maggie Matthews
    2 episodes2 eps • 2014
    Sheridan Smith
    Sheridan Smith
    • Sally Thorn
    2 episodes2 eps • 2014
    Sean Maguire
    Sean Maguire
    • Ryan Cole
    2 episodes2 eps • 2014
    Izzy Meikle-Small
    Izzy Meikle-Small
    • Charlotte Matthews
    2 episodes2 eps • 2014
    Lashana Lynch
    Lashana Lynch
    • Kerry Wright
    2 episodes2 eps • 2014
    Bill Milner
    Bill Milner
    • Adam Matthews
    2 episodes2 eps • 2014
    Ben Fox
    Ben Fox
    • Commuter
    2 episodes2 eps • 2014
    Justin Salinger
    Justin Salinger
    • Grant Findlay
    2 episodes2 eps • 2014
    Thomas Morrison
    • Martin Dawson
    1 episode1 ep • 2014
    Raj Ghatak
    Raj Ghatak
    • Hotel Receptionist
    1 episode1 ep • 2014
    Ancuta Breaban
    Ancuta Breaban
    • Make Up Lady
    Stuart Matthews
    Stuart Matthews
    • Commuter
    Mohammed Ali
    • Train Commuter
    Vander McLeod
    • Personal Trainer
    Joanna Jeffrees
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    Jeff Leslie
    Jeff Leslie
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    John Hiorns
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    • Trivia
      In the first scene of part one, a copy of One Day is seen on Sally's bedside table. One Day was authored by David Nicholls, the writer of this drama.
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      Featured in The 07:39 Behind the Scenes (2014)
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    6/10
    Catch the early train
    The 7:39 was shown over two nights and is a modern reworking of Brief Encounter which is was itself was re-jigged in 1984 as 'Falling in Love' when it starred Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep.

    David Morrissey and Sheridan Smith meet during an early commute to London where they argue over a seat. In subsequent encounters during the morning rush hour, they form a friendship and later have a steamy affair.

    David Morrissey is the middle aged, middle management worker in commercial property with a horrible boss. he hates the daily grind of going and coming back from work.

    He is married to Olivia Coleman, they have two teenage children, one about to go to university. He finds that for the first time in years he has a buzz and a spring in his step because of the affair.

    Sheridan Smith is a personal trainer engaged to get married but unsure as to whether to commit and this affair with an older man seems to provide a pleasant diversion.

    Of course we have the predictable consequences with Morrissey not performing in his job effectively and getting fired, Coleman finding out about the affair and finally being confronted by Smith's boyfriend.

    An enjoyable drama, light on its feet, not heavy handed. The workplace scenes were so true to life with the actor playing Morrissey's boss nailing the part of the slimy, douche-bag.

    Just a shame the serial was a bit by the numbers.
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    • Release date
      • January 6, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 7:39 Treni
    • Filming locations
      • Woking Station, Woking, Surrey, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Carnival Film & Television
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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