The read
It runs a compact 1h 5m.
Synopsis
When Marjorie's husband of 20 years dies of a brain tumour, she's hit financially as well as emotionally. The money she makes packing tights in a factory isn't enough to cover her rent, and her TV is repossessed. Soon after the funeral she meets Arnold, a wealthy pub landlord, who squires her to the local Conservative Club ball in an effort to cheer her up. Life with Arnold promises not only companionship but undreamt-of luxury, but Marjorie's friends and family do not necessarily approve.
Ratings
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Chris BernardDirector
- Martyn HesfordWriter
Cast
- Alison SteadmanMarjorie
- Stratford JohnsArnold
- Jack DeamRobert (as Ian Deam)
- Catherine IvieDebra
- Elizabeth BradleyNellie
- Tina EarlEileen
- Pauline YatesBarbara
- Dinah HandleyAlice
- Celia Gore-BoothMrs. O'Donoghue
- Alan BirdPriest
- Elizabeth CrawfordFirst Harpy
- Pat MillsSecond Harpy