Academy Award-winner Jim Broadbent stars as Alfred Salteena, 'an elderly man of 42,' who falls in love with young Ethel Monticue at first sight. To impress her, he treats Ethel to a visit at the sumptuous country house of Lord Bernard Clark.
general
produced by Christopher Hall ; directed by David Yates.
Originally broadcast on television in 2003.
Based on the novel by Daisy Ashford, adapted by Patrick Barlow.
Title from container.
Special features: behind-the-scenes featurette; cast/author bios.
Jim Broadbent, Lyndsey Marshal, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Sophie Thompson, Geoffrey, Palmer.
DVD; stereo.
Closed-captioned.
