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Housewife, 49 (TV 2006)In the late 1930s Nella Last,a housewife aged 49,living in Barrow-in-Furness on the North West English coast,agrees to send details of her routine to the Mass observation project,a ... See full summary » Director:Gavin Millar |
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Victoria Wood | ... |
Nella Last
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| David Threlfall | ... |
Daddy - Will Last
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| Christopher Harper | ... |
Cliff Last
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Arthur Last
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| Lorraine Ashbourne | ... |
Dot
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Sally Bankes | ... |
Mrs. Whittaker
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Mrs. Waite
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Marcia Warren | ... |
Mrs. Lord
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Mrs. Lynch
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Wendy Nottingham | ... |
Miss Finch
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Jane Lowe | ... |
Mrs. Higham
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Dorothy Atkinson | ... |
Mrs. MacGregor
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Sian Brooke | ... |
Evelyn Edwards
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Madeleine Whittaker
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Dr. Roger Brierley
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In the late 1930s Nella Last,a housewife aged 49,living in Barrow-in-Furness on the North West English coast,agrees to send details of her routine to the Mass observation project,a non-governmental scheme designed to chronicle the lives of ordinary people. When war comes Nella defies her over-protective husband to join the local Women's Voluntary Service. Initially diffident she blossoms thanks to the dominant but kindly Mrs. Waite,and enjoys her independence as a useful war worker. The film also shows her relationship with her two sons as well as the effect of the war on the community and ends by explaining that Nella kept in touch with the Mass Observation project until her death in 1968. Written by don @ minifie-1
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10 December 2006 (UK) See more »Box Office
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Mr. Whittaker: [jovially] What's the gen on your jolly old war wound, son?
Madeleine Whittaker: Dad's a fighter pilot - can you tell?
Mr. Whittaker: Where did the beggars get you, son? What was it? Hand-grenade?
Cliff Last: [mechanically] Left thigh. Right thigh. Right buttock. Bladder. Penis.
[embarrassed silence]
Mrs Whittaker: Could you reach me the beetroot, Edith, please.
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The second time Nella Last gets off the bus at the Town Hall, the Forum 28 Theatre is visible on the top window of the bus. That is where Forum is situated, but it was not built until between the 60's and 70's. See more »Quotes
[at the dinner table]Mr. Whittaker: [jovially] What's the gen on your jolly old war wound, son?
Madeleine Whittaker: Dad's a fighter pilot - can you tell?
Mr. Whittaker: Where did the beggars get you, son? What was it? Hand-grenade?
Cliff Last: [mechanically] Left thigh. Right thigh. Right buttock. Bladder. Penis.
[embarrassed silence]
Mrs Whittaker: Could you reach me the beetroot, Edith, please.
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This was a real treat last night on TV, and I hope they repeat it soon for all those who missed it. Victoria Wood proves again what a wonderful actress and writer she is. The great Stephanie Cole is formidable as the WVS boss, and David Threlfall is superbly restrained as Nella's emotionally repressed husband. Nella's wartime experiences mirror those of many ordinary housewives I am sure. An emotional roller-coaster! It was a joy to watch; sometimes we laughed out loud, especially at the jolly neighbours, and sometimes we had tears in our eyes. The costumes and props all looked very authentic; as Victoria herself remarked, it was hardly a glamorous role! I'm looking forward to a DVD....