ITV Drama
An Ecosse Films Production for ITV1
My Boy Jack
A single film for ITV1 starring David Haig, Daniel Radcliffe and Kim Cattrall
Daniel Radcliffe‘For many people my age, the First World War is just a topic in a history book. But I’ve always been fascinated by the subject and think it’s as relevant today as it ever was, with young men still sacrificing their lives in the name of war.
I am extremely proud to be part of the production of My Boy Jack and only hope I can do justice to the memory of the men who fought and those who died.’
Daniel Radcliffe, in his first TV drama role since finding fame in the Harry Potter series of films, plays John ‘Jack’ Kipling in My Boy Jack, an epic and moving story of an extraordinary family.
Set during the First World War, My Boy Jack tells the true story of how Rudyard Kipling (David Haig) used his influence to get his 17 year old son Jack a Commission in the Irish Guards despite his poor eyesight. Jack went missing in action during the Battle of Loos and his mother (Kim Cattrall) and father carried out a futile search, first for news and finally for his body.
Supporting cast will include Carey Mulligan (Bleak House, Northanger Abbey) as Elsie Kipling and Julian Wadham (The Last Days of The Raj, Marple) as King George V.
Haig also played Kipling in his stage play version of the story at the Hampstead Theatre.
My Boy Jack is released on DVD on 19 November 2007, priced £17.99. The DVD features this gripping world war drama plus The Making Of My Boy Jack, including exclusive interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, Kim Cattrall and David Haig. The DVD will be available to buy from the IWM online shop from 19 November 2007
Daniel Radcliffe as John Kipling
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David Haig as Rudyard Kipling
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Kim Cattrall as Carrie Kipling
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