Screen Two The Silent Twins (Season 2, Episode 2)
TV-14
TV Episode | 85 min | Drama

Screen Two

The Silent Twins (Season 2, Episode 2)

TV-14

TV Episode | 85 min | Drama

Twins June and Jennifer Gibbons speak only to each other in a language of their own creation. As young teens, they commit a violent crime. After 14 years in Broadmoor Psychiatric Institution, freedom visits them in a mysterious way.

Director

Jon Amiel

Writer

Marjorie Wallace (book)

Producer

Martin Thompson

Editor

Bill Wright

Production Designer

Tony Snoaden

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 19, 1986

Release date

Jan 19, 1986 (United Kingdom)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 BAFTA Film Award Award. Another 38 wins & 45 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
28 cast members

Name	Known for
Sharon I. Parker June Gibbons June Gibbons See fewer	Screen Two (1984)
Shirley I. Parker Jennifer Gibbons Jennifer Gibbons See fewer	Screen Two (1984)
Juliette Tony Young June Young June See fewer	Screen Two (1984)
Jillian Tony Young Jennifer Young Jennifer See fewer	Screen Two (1984)
Ena Cabayo Gloria Gibbons Gloria Gibbons See fewer	The Professionals (1977)
Ruddy L. Davis Aubrey Gibbons Aubrey Gibbons See fewer	Magnum, P.I. (1980)
Beverley Martin Greta Gibbons Greta Gibbons See fewer	American Playhouse (1980)
Natasha Dixon Rosie Gibbons Rosie Gibbons See fewer	Screen Two (1984)
Marcus D'Amico Wayne Kennedy Wayne Kennedy See fewer	Superman II (1980)
David Blackburn Carl Kennedy Carl Kennedy See fewer	Screen Two (1984)
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J.O. Roberts Dr. Evan Davies Dr. Evan Davies See fewer	Branwen (1995)
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