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Richard Pearse
Television (Full Length) – 1975
Hey Dicky Bird show us your wings — show us how you can fly!– A mob of local teenagers taunt Pearse (Martyn Sanderson)
I’m afraid Richard’s more interested in his inventions than he is in social diversions; he’s never one for joining in ...– Rose (Allannah O'Sullivan) on Pearse’s lack of romantic focus
The only way you’ll fly me boy-o is on angel’s wings, and the way you’re going that’s not too far off at all!– Mr O’Shea (Harold Pointer) to Pearse, crashed in a ditch
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