Summary
Poignant, funny, warm, tragic - the acclaimed monologues of Alan Bennett crackle with wry observations, knowing irony and tender understanding.In superb performances, Patricia Routledge reaches beneath the surface to reveal unexpected secrets.
Touching, real and very funny, Alan Bennett's monologues for television reflect his marvellously observant view of the British way of life. A perfect match for the talents of Patricia Routledge, the selection includes the Peabody Award winning Miss Fozzard finds Her Feet (as seen on Masterpiece Theatre), A Lady of Letters and A Woman of No Importance.
Contents
A woman of no importance / producer, Innes Lloyd ; directed by Giles FosterA lady of letters / producer, Innes Lloyd ; directed by Giles Foster
Miss Fozzard finds her feet / producer, Mark Shivas ; directed by Patrick Garland.
Additional Information
| Subjects |
Monologues (Drama)
Drama. Television adaptations. Televised performances. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| Publisher | [United States] : Burbank, CA :BBC Video ;2003 Distributed by Warner Home Video, |
| Edition | Full-frame and widescreen. |
| Other Titles | Talking heads (Television program) |
| Contributors |
Bennett, Alan,
1934- Routledge, Patricia. Lloyd, Innes. Foster, Giles. Shivas, Mark. Garland, Patrick. BBC Video (Firm) Warner Home Video (Firm) |
| Participants/Performers |
Patricia Routledge. |
| Language |
English Closed-captioned. |
| Notes |
Televised stage plays. Title from container. Originally shown on BBC between 1982 and 1998, the last two monologues on the programs Talking heads and Talking heads 2. Special features: "A visit from Miss Prothero", bonus play by Alan Bennett starring Patricia Routledge and Hugh Lloyd; Alan Titchmarsh interviews Alan Bennett and Patricia Routledge; cast/writer bios. |
| System Details |
DVD; NTSC; region 1; aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 enhanced; Dolby digital. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| ISBN | 0790787008 9780790787008 |
| Other | Classic View |