Black Velvet Band
Period drama Black Velvet Band takes us back to Victorian times when a gang of petty crooks find themselves sentenced to transportation to Australia, their ship, however, docks in South Africa and the gang manage to make their escape. The film starred Nick Berry, Chris McHallem and Todd Carty, who had all previously appeared in EastEnders together. The initial idea came from McHallem, whilst Nick Berry, thanks to being the darling of ITV at the time because of his hit show Heartbeat, had the clout to get it made.
Writer: Jonathan Critchley
Director: Robert Knights
Cast
Nick Berry
Martin Tusco
Todd Carty
Pentecost
Chris McHallem
Shut-Eye
Stephen Marcus
Nudge
Amy Marston
Half-Pint
John Carson
Col. Rowan
Michael Atkinson
Lord George Grey
Michael Brunner
Piet
Gabriella Cirillo
Louisa
Alex Ferns
Major Watson
Frantz Dobrowsky
Leach
Ronald France
Sir Harry Smith
