To commemorate the fifth anniversary of John Lennon's murder. Journey in the Life chronicles the life of the musician, making use of dramatizations, fantasy-like images, and commentary. The material for the special is drawn from Lennon's writings and songs, along with stills, interviews, and documentary footage of the famous Beatle and dramatic recreations of his life.
Cast
Bernard Hill
John Lennon
Tim McEvoy
Young John Lennon
Benjie Lawrence
Small John Lennon
Sylvestra Le Touzel
Julia
Peter Faulkner
Freddy
Rosalind Shanks
Aunt Mimi
Michael Stainton
Uncle George
Peter Cook
Reverend
Stanley Unwin
Balloon Seller
Zoot Money
Entertainer
Helen Shapiro
Cynthia
Megumi Shimanuki
Yoko Ono
Jerome Willis
Registrar
Alan Polonsky
David Peel
Jonathan Cecil
Times Critic
Bruce Boa
Leon Wildes
Ray Burdis
English Newsman
Keith Edwards
American Newsman
Robert Marshall
Baby
Bill Harry
Self
Derek Taylor
Self
Roger Waters
Self
Edwin Starr
Self
Linda Thompson
Self
Carl Wayne
Self
John Lennon
Self (archive footage)