A Traveller in Time

I have never forgotten how miscast I found Sophie Thompson in this otherwise well-made children's drama serial. I even called my mother into the room to ask her if she agreed with me that Sophie looked awkward and rather unattractive in the role. I felt liked laughing at some of the dialogue which portrayed her character as outstandingly beautiful. Since I found out later that she was the younger sister of Emma Thompson, I have conjectured that Emma had been the original choice to play the heroine, but that when she was suddenly unable to perform, her sister had been called in as a last minute replacement.