Who else could have played Emily Delahunty except Maggie Smith. She was made for the part and executed the drinking sessions with such skill that one cannot be sure when she really is sober! The way the she carried the commentary through to her flashbacks which added so much reality - her whole character to this part endured you to being a guest at her house in Umbria.
Wonderful Ronnie Barker who is now dearly missed - played the part as the General with much richness, great looks and expressions sometimes without dialogue. Just surprised as to how well he can act in the serious roles rather than just the "PORRIDGE" comedy world.
Very worthy of viewing and skillfully shot in some magic settings in Italy! The music was not to intrusive but matched the sunny scenes portrayed in Italy but most prominent of awards, with respect to Dame Maggie Smith must go to director Richard Loncraine for his excellent if not too gentle but stunning direction and allowing the warmth of the plot to ooze through the screen to its viewers.
Wonderful Ronnie Barker who is now dearly missed - played the part as the General with much richness, great looks and expressions sometimes without dialogue. Just surprised as to how well he can act in the serious roles rather than just the "PORRIDGE" comedy world.
Very worthy of viewing and skillfully shot in some magic settings in Italy! The music was not to intrusive but matched the sunny scenes portrayed in Italy but most prominent of awards, with respect to Dame Maggie Smith must go to director Richard Loncraine for his excellent if not too gentle but stunning direction and allowing the warmth of the plot to ooze through the screen to its viewers.