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Plot Summary:
Deric Longden and his
wife, Aileen, come to terms with the fact
that his mother, Annie, is getting too old
to live on her own. Annie suffers her first
stroke and a nursing home is the obvious
solution, but which one and where?
This is an
autobiographical sequel to
Wide-Eyed and Legless (1993) (TV).
Following the death of his first wife,
Diana, Deric has now married the writer
Aileen Armitage and is living in
Huddersfield. His eccentric mother, who has
a well-honed but distinctly off-beat way
with words, is gradually declining in health
due to old age. Then a stroke cruelly robs
her of her greatest gift: her power of
speech.
Some memorable quotes:
Deric Longden: Do you
want to be buried Mum, or shall we have you
cremated?
Annie Longden: Oh, I don't know Luv.
Surprise me.
Annie Longden: Oh, Deric, I've left
the key for you.
Deric LongdenThanks Luv, Where abouts?
Annie Longden: I've stuck it in the
lock so you can find it.
Woman in wheelchair: [groans
in pain] Aagh! Renal colic.
Annie Longden: [shakes
woman's hand] Annie Longden. Pleased to
meet you.
[to Deric]
Annie Longden: She must be French
with a name like that
Click here to read British Film Institute's
write up with full details on cast and crew
and detailed synopsis. If you are a member
or have an education licence you can even
view clips.
Awards:
Won International EMMY for Drama 1999
Nominated for three BAFTAS in 1999
Won Best Actress - Dame Thora Hird
Best Single Drama - Sita Williams, Alan
Bell , Deric Longden
Best Actor - Pete Postlethwaite |
