The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4)

The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4)

60 mins | Documentary | Oct. 15, 2016

A warm and witty celebration of Sue Townsend's life and writing, the story is told with the help of children from Sue's old school, her friends and family, as well as the comedy and literary stars she inspired - including Stephen Mangan, Ian Hislop, David Nicholls, Isy Suttie and Adrian Scarborough. Drawing on Sue Townsend's own archive of letters and notebooks, the film also features unseen photographs, footage and even her appointment diary, which includes poignant entries about her struggles with ill health, written in a humorous style instantly recognisable from her books.

The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4)

60 mins | Documentary | Oct. 15, 2016

The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4)
A warm and witty celebration of Sue Townsend's life and writing, the story is told with the help of children from Sue's old school, her friends and family, as well as the comedy and literary stars she inspired - including Stephen Mangan, Ian Hislop, David Nicholls, Isy Suttie and Adrian Scarborough. Drawing on Sue Townsend's own archive of letters and notebooks, the film also features unseen photographs, footage and even her appointment diary, which includes poignant entries about her struggles with ill health, written in a humorous style instantly recognisable from her books.
Producers
Original title The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4)
Directors Jude Ho
Writers

Cast

Julie Walters

as Narrator (Voice Only)

Stephen Mangan

as Himself

Isy Suttie

as Herself

Adrian Scarborough

as Himself

Kiran Sonia Sawar

as Herself

Anjana Vasan

as Herself

Bhasker Patel

as Himself

Ian Hislop

as Himself

Jennie Bond

as Herself