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Tommy Knight (The Sarah Jane Adventures, Waterloo Road, Young Victoria) stars in this light-hearted drama as Henry, a teenager struggling with his sexuality in 1986.
Director: Lloyd Eyre-Morgan
Overview
Hiding in his wardrobe, Henry time travels to the present day where he meets up with a similar teenager, Ben, occupying his same bedroom 30 years later. Also starring Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh.
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