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Song for Marion
Grumpy Arthur promises his wife he will join a choir. With the encouragement of its leader, he embarks on a life-affirming musical journey.
London-set comedy drama. Shy, grumpy pensioner Arthur reluctantly promises his beloved wife Marion that he will join a highly unconventional local choir. There, he slowly starts to flower on a life-affirming journey of musical self-discovery as charismatic director Elizabeth tries to persuade him to embrace life.
Last on
Sat 17 Aug 201917:30
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:02Charlie Rich
The Most Beautiful Girl
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00:25Salt‐N‐Pepa
Let's Talk About Sex
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00:29Etta James
Something's Got A Hold On Me
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01:05Charlie Rich
Mohair Sam
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Arthur | Terence Stamp |
| Marion | Vanessa Redgrave |
| Elizabeth | Gemma Arterton |
| James | Christopher Eccleston |
| Timothy | Barry Martin |
| Sujantha | Taru Devani |
| Brenda | Anne Reid |
| Cheryl | Elizabeth Counsell |
| Charlie | Ram John Holder |
| Marge | Denise Rubens |
| Terry | Arthur Nightingale |
| Jennifer | Orla Hill |
| Robert | Willie Jonah |
| Director | Paul Andrew Williams |
Broadcasts
- Sat 7 Nov 201521:45BBC Two except Northern Ireland
- Sat 7 Nov 201522:00BBC Two Northern Ireland
- Wed 28 Dec 201623:30BBC Two except Wales
- Thu 29 Dec 201600:15BBC Two Wales
- Mon 29 May 201722:30BBC Two except Northern Ireland
Sun 4 Jun 201723:15BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only- Sat 17 Aug 201917:30
James King reviews Song for Marion
"A really touching performance from Terence Stamp"
