Educating Rita (1983) BBC2, 11.15pm
Based on Willy Russell’s stage play, Lewis Gilbert’s touching drama stars Julie Walters (above) in her film debut as a Liverpudlian hairdresser who wants to better herself by studying literature. Michael Caine is equally as impressive as the whisky-sozzled tutor who soon realises he can learn a lot from his determined pupil. ★★★★★