Ethel and Ernest

Fabulous I am a big softie
and cry each time I have watched this.

I’m crying right now

Truly nostalgic. Gets to me every time

It’s brilliant. I tried for ages to get dh to read the book, but once he had, he was hooked, and we’ve got the DVD too. I think he particularly liked it because Ethel and Ernest’s house was in Wimbledon Park, where his folks also lived until the late 80s. He worked out which road and went back for a look. I dare say there’ll be a blue plaque on the house now - if not, I’ll want to know why!

I'm going to put it on and have a good cry as well.
Why do I do this to myself?

Hang on!
Why am I watching Edinburgh?
Where has it gone?

It ended at 9.
But should be available on iPlayer

Just beautiful.

Oh thanks, Maw.
I had the time all wrong in my mind.

Hope you can get it OK

With my tech wizardry, no problem.

It’s a truly lovely wee film. I’m hoping they also show When the Wind Blows sometime soon.

I've never seen that.

I saw Where the Wind Blows in a theatre production in Manchester in the early eighties. It was one of the most profoundly moving plays I’ve ever seen - beautifully observed, but so sad, I’ve never forgotten it.

Sorry When not Where!

I have heard it is very, very sad.
Something to look forward to.

Casdon I saw the live version at our local Rep, probably around the same time. It was the first and only time that I’ve seen virtually everyone in a full theatre in tears by the end.

What a coincidence! I was listening to some old episodes of "A Good Read" and this book came up. I can't watch the film as I can't access iPlayer from where I live, but I might order the book.

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