One of the great unsung heroines of the British theatre - so glad Downton Abbey has brought Penelope Wilton to a worldwide audience. I would agree the actual monologue and its plot is more extreme than the others - someone has said far fetched, but Alan Bennett interweaves the metaphors to make it moving . People really do hide behind their hobbies and passions to protect themselves emotionally. By the end you feel sorry for this lady who lacks the strength step out of her stifling marriage and who has lost her lady soul mate.
I know these things happen, but in the context of this monologue, it seemed far-fetched; to me, at least. But it did not spoil the overall effect. Penelope Wilton could read the phone book, and I'd be enthralled.
It doesn't surprise me as well, Alan Bennett is such a terrific writer with what he puts into these things about human emotions, desires and a sense of mystery.
You prolly dont care but if you guys are bored like me during the covid times then you can stream pretty much all of the latest movies and series on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my gf for the last few months :)
Isabella Peebles I know it's a t month old question, but thought to reply anyway, I am sure you know by now, Talking Heads and Talking Heads 2 have both been published on books. Beautiful monologues by Alan Bennet, I prefer the first series, the second has been "ordered" by the BBC because the success of the first one.
Daisydilly1.. I meant that you wouldn't think she and Henry would have been considering somewhere hot and chic like Marbella ...they are staid and dull....you would imagine them to prefer Grange-Over-Sands......judging by her buttoned up polyester sludge and fawn garments and house décor...lol
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Another terrific performance. These episodes are a marvel of pathos, humor, and drama. Thanks for posting!
One of the great unsung heroines of the British theatre - so glad Downton Abbey has brought Penelope Wilton to a worldwide audience. I would agree the actual monologue and its plot is more extreme than the others - someone has said far fetched, but Alan Bennett interweaves the metaphors to make it moving . People really do hide behind their hobbies and passions to protect themselves emotionally. By the end you feel sorry for this lady who lacks the strength step out of her stifling marriage and who has lost her lady soul mate.
not at all far fetched. have heard similar stories in my work.
I know these things happen, but in the context of this monologue, it seemed far-fetched; to me, at least. But it did not spoil the overall effect. Penelope Wilton could read the phone book, and I'd be enthralled.
It doesn't surprise me as well, Alan Bennett is such a terrific writer with what he puts into these things about human emotions, desires and a sense of mystery.
You prolly dont care but if you guys are bored like me during the covid times then you can stream pretty much all of the latest movies and series on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my gf for the last few months :)
@Waylon Yahir Yup, have been using instaflixxer for years myself :)
Fantastic. It would be hard to chose the best. Monologues are beautifully paired to the actresses.
Genius and heartbreaking.
Many thanks for sharing this, and the other parts, too.
"People like to get breakfast out of the way before the shooting starts"
I love Penelope Wilton. She reminds me a bit of Claudie Blakley here, whom I think is highly underrated, as well.
This is amazing.
How she does this without cracking up I will never know.
Love this ❤
Hariette jones former prime minister! From Dr who 👌
Right it was her husband participated in the degradation of the woman who shot her husband. She should never have gone to jail.
I think if I'd been there when the Master Jesus said, "Love they neighbor," I might have said, "Why bother?"
It's sad that her husband did it. It will hurt her to. Even if she sits there denying it.
does anyone know where to get a script for this monologue?
Isabella Peebles I know it's a t month old question, but thought to reply anyway, I am sure you know by now, Talking Heads and Talking Heads 2 have both been published on books. Beautiful monologues by Alan Bennet, I prefer the first series, the second has been "ordered" by the BBC because the success of the first one.
You are of course aware that the second series aired a decade after the first?
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nope, don't like this one....too farfetched
You'd be surprised, it's a strange world 😜
Daisydilly1.. I meant that you wouldn't think she and Henry would have been considering somewhere hot and chic like Marbella ...they are staid and dull....you would imagine them to prefer Grange-Over-Sands......judging by her buttoned up polyester sludge and fawn garments and house décor...lol
tisnowornever lol true :)