A Small Mourning

A Small Mourning

65 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Sept. 20, 1989

When Marjorie's husband of 20 years dies of a brain tumour, she's hit financially as well as emotionally. The money she makes packing tights in a factory isn't enough to cover her rent, and her TV is repossessed. Soon after the funeral she meets Arnold, a wealthy pub landlord, who squires her to the local Conservative Club ball in an effort to cheer her up. Life with Arnold promises not only companionship but undreamt-of luxury, but Marjorie's friends and family do not necessarily approve.

A Small Mourning

65 mins | Drama, TV Movie | Sept. 20, 1989

A Small Mourning
When Marjorie's husband of 20 years dies of a brain tumour, she's hit financially as well as emotionally. The money she makes packing tights in a factory isn't enough to cover her rent, and her TV is repossessed. Soon after the funeral she meets Arnold, a wealthy pub landlord, who squires her to the local Conservative Club ball in an effort to cheer her up. Life with Arnold promises not only companionship but undreamt-of luxury, but Marjorie's friends and family do not necessarily approve.
Producers
Original title A Small Mourning
Directors Chris Bernard
Writers Martyn Hesford

Cast

Alison Steadman

as Marjorie

Stratford Johns

as Arnold

Jack Deam

as Robert (as Ian Deam)

Catherine Ivie

as Debra

Elizabeth Bradley

as Nellie

Tina Earl

as Eileen

Pauline Yates

as Barbara

Dinah Handley

as Alice

Celia Gore-Booth

as Mrs. O'Donoghue

Alan Bird

as Priest

Elizabeth Crawford

as First Harpy

Pat Mills

as Second Harpy

Sheldon Goodinson

as Altar Boy