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The Norman Conquests: Table Manners (TV 1977)A dysfunctional family gathering for the weekend reunites three siblings and significant others in a small country cottage with farcical consequences. Director:Herbert WiseWriter:Alan Ayckbourn |
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Penelope Keith | ... |
Sarah
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| Tom Conti | ... |
Norman
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Fiona Walker | ... |
Ruth
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| Penelope Wilton | ... |
Annie
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Three plays by Alan Ayckbourn, interwoven in plot and time, giving different views of the same weekend. The action takes place in the family home, now occupied by Annie. Norman tries to bring a little happiness to his wife, Ruth, his sister-in-law, Annie, and their sister-in-law, Sarah. Written by David Leaver <leaver@netinfo.com.au>
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14 June 1978 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
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Reg: [Answering after slowly clearing his throat] I'll tell you something, Norman. You're a nice bloke. You've got your faults, but you're a nice bloke. But I think you're the last person I ever want to have breakfast with again.
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from the operetta "Paganini" (uncredited)
Composed by Franz Lehar (1925)
Sung off-stage by Tom Conti
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In the 2008 play revival of The Norman Conquests, Jessica Hynes plays Annie. Penelope Wilton, who was the original Annie, starred in Shaun of the Dead with Jessica Hynes. See more »Quotes
Norman: What's inside you, Reg, apart from twelve bowls of corn flakes?... What do you feel with Sarah? Don't you ever feel like saying to her, "No! This is me - the real me - look at me?"Reg: [Answering after slowly clearing his throat] I'll tell you something, Norman. You're a nice bloke. You've got your faults, but you're a nice bloke. But I think you're the last person I ever want to have breakfast with again.
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"Girls Were Made to Love and Kiss"from the operetta "Paganini" (uncredited)
Composed by Franz Lehar (1925)
Sung off-stage by Tom Conti
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Granted it's been 25 years since I've seen the Norman Conquests shows, but I remember it being extremely witty and it led to my life-long love of British entertainment. I was also a big fan of public television (the only network brave enough to air sophisticated comedy) in those days and was fascinated by Tom Conti, who was just starting to enjoy a little fame in America. Truthfully, I still think about some of the scenes featuring Tom Conti and how I laughed, but I don't know if the humor would hold up today. You may find some things funny at 17, but not at 42. Anyway, I'm going to view it again someday and hope it'll bring back some memories. It's too bad Tom Conti's career petered out early in the US. He was a marvelous talent. A toast: To England!