Loose Enz - Coming and Going

One of an early 80s series of stand-alone dramas, Coming and Going is set in a boozy officers’ mess in Maadi in Egypt during World War II. Based on a short story by Dan Davin (who saw service in North Africa and Europe), it centres on Reading (David McPhail in a rare serious role) who will never be one of the blokes — but who is now facing ostracism and open hostility. Andy (Kevin Wilson) has just rejoined the unit after being wounded; and he gradually discovers that Reading’s plight is the result of something far more serious than standoffishness.

I’ve never seen Maadi so dead. It’s like Queen Street on a Saturday night.

– Andy (Kevin Wilson)

Key Cast & Crew

Murray Reece

Director

Tony Isaac

Producer

Bill Baer

Writer

Tama Poata

Actor

Alan Oliver

Actor

Salah Ghoneim

Actor