
Background
“When a marriage breaks down, what happens to the children?”
Overview
Two years of deterioration sees John and Barbara Lomax's marriage reduced to bitter sniping and "keeping up appearances" for the sake of the children. When John's old friend Bill professes his love for Barbara, the marriage finally breaks up – causing their three children to react in different ways and their son secretly determined to do Bill harm.
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Crew
- Director
- Daniel Birt
- Writer
- Warren Chetham-Strode
- Producer
- Herbert Mason
- Production
- Group 3 Productions
Frequently asked questions
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Who directed Background?
Background was directed by Daniel Birt.
When was Background released?
Background was released in 1953.






















