Where are the cast of Kes now? With Oscar winner, soap legends and and 'Facelifts from Hell' drama
Ken Loach's Kes was dubbed one of the top 10 British films by the British Film Institute - and is one of Yorkshire's most successful exports.
A harrowing coming of age story, the 1969 film followed the struggles of Billy, a South Yorkshire lad who escaped the pressures of his home life by training a fledgeling kestrel. Based on the novel A Kestrel for a Knave, author Barry Hines helped adapt it for the big screen.
The film was praised for capturing the spirit of a community, with a backdrop of familiar locations.
Kes won David Bradley the most promising newcomer BAFTA, with Colin Welland winning best actor in a supporting role.
For some of the cast, the film was a springboard into successful TV and film careers, soap stardom and more.
Here's what happened to the cast of Kes -and where they are now.
Freddie retired as an actor in 1996, after playing another 'Judd' - this time a pub landlord in the film When Saturday Comes - after being recommended for the role by the film's star, Sean Bean!
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