Where to watch Background (1953) in the UK
Background (1953) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
When a marriage breaks down, what happens to the children?
Two years of deterioration sees John and Barbara Lomax's marriage reduced to bitter sniping and "keeping up appearances" for the sake of the children. When John's old friend Bill professes his love for Barbara, the marriage finally breaks up – causing their three children to react in different ways and their son secretly determined to do Bill harm.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Background.
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Valerie HobsonBarbie Lomax -
Philip FriendJohn Lomax -
Norman WoolandBill Ogden -
Janette ScottJess Lomax -
Mandy MillerLinda Lomax -
Jeremy SpenserAdrian Lomax -
Lily KannBrownie
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Helen ShinglerMary Wallace
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