A Small Mourning

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Chris Bernard

Writers

Martyn Hesford

Language

English

Release date

20 September 1989

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Alison Steadman

  Marjorie

• 

  Stratford Johns

  Arnold

• 

  Jack Deam

  Robert (as Ian Deam)

• Catherine Ivie

  Debra

• Elizabeth Bradley

  Nellie

• Tina Earl

  Eileen

• Pauline Yates

  Barbara

• Dinah Handley

  Alice

• Celia Gore-Booth

  Mrs. O'Donoghue

• Alan Bird

  Priest

• Elizabeth Crawford

  First Harpy

• Pat Mills

  Second Harpy