Educating Rita

Rita, a witty 26-year-old hairdresser, wants to 'discover' herself, so she joins the Open University where she meets the disillusioned professor of literature, Dr. Frank Bryant. His marriage has failed, his new girlfriend is having an affair with his best friend and he can't get through the day without downing a bottle or two of whisky. What Frank needs is a challenge... and along comes Rita.

Cast

Michael Caine Dr. Frank Bryant

Julie Walters Rita Susan White

Michael Williams Brian

Maureen Lipman Trish

Jeananne Crowley Julia

Malcolm Douglas Denny

Godfrey Quigley Rita's Father

Dearbhla Molloy Elaine