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Screen One: Season 5, Episode 1Wide-Eyed and Legless (15 Jul. 1994)The movie chronicles the struggles of Deric and Diana Longden, a happily married couple who try to cope with Diana's inexplicable degenerative disease which causes occasional paralysis of ... See full summary » Director:Richard LoncraineWriters:Deric Longden (autobiographical books "Diana's Story" and "Lost For Words"), Jack Rosenthal |
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Title: Wide-Eyed and Legless (15 Jul 1994)
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Diana Longden
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Dinah Handley | ... |
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Peter Whitfield | ... |
Fred
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Candida Rundle | ... |
Nurse
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Andrew Nicholson | ... |
Gerald
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Martin Wenner | ... |
Young Doctor
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Graham Turner | ... |
Postman
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Andrew Lancel | ... |
Nick Longden
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Ann Rye | ... |
Joan
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Moya Brady | ... |
Sheila
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Carry Clubb | ... |
Factory Girl
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Saima Chaudry | ... |
Factory Girl
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The movie chronicles the struggles of Deric and Diana Longden, a happily married couple who try to cope with Diana's inexplicable degenerative disease which causes occasional paralysis of her extremities and periodic blackouts. One day, while attending a literary luncheon, Deric meets Aileen Armitage, a woman novelist with whom he strikes up a close friendship. Diana soon discover their relationship and calls Aileen, asking to meet her. Written by Soulski
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novelist | medical | doctor | degenerative disease | husband wife relationship |Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
15 July 1994 (USA) See more »Box Office
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$214,380 (USA)Company Credits
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BBC Films, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Island World Productions See more »
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Joan: What are you smoking, lad?
Deric Longden: Three Nuns.
Joan: Well I think one of them's just farted. Put it out, Deric. Never fools anyone, anyway.
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[Deric is smoking a very smelly pipe]Joan: What are you smoking, lad?
Deric Longden: Three Nuns.
Joan: Well I think one of them's just farted. Put it out, Deric. Never fools anyone, anyway.
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One of Jack Rosenthal's most effective dramas. This is a beautiful story of the love of two people, one with a mystery illness, the other with an ailing business. Julie Walters and Jim Broadbent play the roles to perfection, supported by an excellent cast, starring the indomitable Thora Hird as Broadbent's batty mum.
The direction by Richard Loncraine switches from domestic comedy to hospital drama effortlessly, making this one of the most rewarding 90 minutes you are ever likely to see on the TV. You will wince as Julie Walters struggles to thread a needle - and applaud as she tries to walk down the aisle at her son's wedding. A consummate performance by a great actress.