Connections Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage Wars by DJ Forrest

Written by Vernon Coleman and adapted by Malcolm Stone. Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage Wars is about a woman, who, after her husband's death, seeks to become independent although her son, and JB (not John Barrowman), would much rather she did not.

A star-studded cast, this is an entertaining and light-hearted British comedy film.

There were so many familiar faces during the film that I just had to add it to this month's Connections.

We've done the research, so you don't have to.

Cast

Pauline Collins played Thelma Caldicot. Played Queen Victoria in Doctor Who episode Tooth and Claw episode 2006 which launched the beginning of Torchwood. Pauline played Samantha Briggs in Doctor Who story The Faceless Ones, in episodes 2 - 6 in 1967.

Peter Capaldi played Derek. Thelma Caldicot's son. As we all know, Capaldi has been involved in the Whoniverse for more than just playing the Doctor. He played the Doctor for 45 episodes, but first came to our notice in The Fires of Pompeii in 2008 playing Caecilius. He was the voice of the Doctor in 2014 video game The Doctor and the Dalek. To me, it was his portrayal of John Frobisher in Torchwood's Children of Earth in 2009 that brought tears to my eyes in his final scenes.

Sheila Reid played Joyce. Played Gran in Doctor Who stories Dark Water in 2014 and The Time of the Doctor in 2013. Played Etta in Doctor Who story Vengeance in Varos parts 1 & 2 in 1985

Frank Mills played Leslie. Played the Radio Telescope Director in Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons episode one, in 1971.

Isla Blair played Matron. Played Isabella in The King's Demons in parts 1 & 2 in 1983.

Martin Jarvis played JB. Played a Butler, Hilio and the Governor, as well as the voice in Reminder Room for 10 episodes of Doctor Who from 1965 - 1985.

Was the voice of the Devil in BBC Torchwood audio drama The Devil and Ms Carew.

Wanda Ventham played Victoria. Played Jean Rock, Thea Ransome and Faroon for 13 episodes of Doctor Who from 1967 - 1987.

Angela Bruce played Gina. Played Brigadier Winifred Bambera for Doctor Who story Battlefield, parts 1 - 4 in 1989

Annette Badland played Cook. Played Margaret Blaine in three episodes of Doctor Who in 2005.

Camille Coduri played Jackie. Ironically, played another Jackie - Jackie Tyler - for 15 episodes of Doctor Who from 2005 - 2010. Appeared in several Doctor Who Documentaries between 2006 - 2016.

Nicholas McArdle played Solicitor Mr. Dale. Played De Vries in Doctor Who story The Stones of Blood part 1 & 2 in 1978.

Jamie Bradley played the Delivery Driver. Played Strood in Doctor Who episode Bad Wolf in 2005.

Production Management

Peter Bennett was unit manager. From 2005 - 2010 was first assistant director for 14 episodes of Doctor Who.

Was first assistant director for 2 episodes of Torchwood in 2006. Was first assistant director in 2005 of Doctor Who video game Attack of the Graske. Was producer for 21 episodes of Doctor Who from 2010 - 2017. Was associate producer for BBC Wales for Doctor Who: The David Tennant Special documentary in 2010. Doctor Who: Inside the TARDIS documentary as associate producer, again for BBC Wales in 2009. Was producer of Torchwood in 2009. Was production manager for 4 episodes of Doctor Who in 2008.

Stunts

Rocky Taylor worked in stunts. Was stunt performer for Doctor Who episode The Idiot's Lantern in 2006.

Was uncredited as a Stunt Guard and Egyptian Warror for The Curse of Peladon, Episode 4 in 1972 and Golden Death in 1966.