
Peter Nichols adapts his own hospital‑based play into a sharp black comedy that juxtaposes the grim, overcrowded London ward with a soap opera blaring from its TVs. The same actors—Lynn Redgrave, Colin Blakely and a young Bob Hoskins—play both the “real” patients and the TV characters. Directed by Jack Gould, the film features a Carl Davis score.
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Explore the complete cast of The National Health, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

Lynn Redgrave
Nurse Sweet / Nurse Betty Martin

Colin Blakely
Edward Loach

Eleanor Bron
Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd

Bob Hoskins
Foster

Clive Swift
Ash

Robert Gillespie
Tyler

Jim Dale
Barnet / Dr. Neil Boyd

Donald Sinden
Mr. Carr / Senior Surgeon Boyd

Gillian Barge
Dr. Bird

James Hazeldine
Student Doctor

Jumoke Debayo
Nurse Lake

George Browne
The Chaplain

Sheila Scott-Wilkenson
Nurse Powell / Cleo Norton

Dandy Nichols
Hospital radio announcer (uncredited)

Graham Weston
Michael

Mervyn Johns
Rees

David Hutcheson
Mackie

Patience Collier
The Lady Visitor

Bert Palmer
Flegg

John Hamill
Kenny

Maureen Pryor
The Matron

Neville Aurelius
Leyland / Monk

Don Hawkins
Les

Richie Stewart
Mortuary Attendant
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