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Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont

Heart-warming drama. A widow (Joan Plowright) meets a young writer, who becomes her surrogate grandson. She wants to retain some independence, while he seeks inspiration.

Heart-warming drama. Widow Sarah Palfrey meets young writer Ludovic Meyer, who becomes her surrogate grandson. She wants to retain some independence, living in a genteel, small London hotel, while he seeks life experience and inspiration for his creativity - but their relationship is not without complications.

1 hour, 40 minutes

Last on

Wed 31 Jul 201312:10
BBC Two

Credits

Mrs PalfreyJoan Plowright
Ludovic MeyerRupert Friend
Mrs ArbuthnotAnna Massey
GwendolynZoe Tapper
Mr OsborneRobert Lang
Mrs PostMarcia Warren
Mrs BurtonGeorgina Hale
Mrs De SalisMillicent Martin
Mrs MeyerClare Higgins
VioletEmma Pike
Summers, The DoormanTimothy Bateson
DirectorDan Ireland
WriterRuth Sacks

Broadcasts

  • Sat 20 Dec 200813:50
    BBC Two except Yorkshire
  • Mon 14 Sep 200923:30
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales
  • Tue 15 Sep 200900:00
    BBC One Wales
  • Tue 15 Sep 200900:10
    BBC One Scotland
  • Sat 14 Jan 201213:50
    BBC Two except Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Sat 27 Oct 201214:35
    BBC Two except Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Wed 31 Jul 201312:10
    BBC Two except Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire