A Rather English Marriage

The 1998 British television drama, directed by Paul Seed and written by Andrew Davies based on Angela Lambert's 1992 novel, follows two elderly men who become housemates after both lose their wives on the same day. Reginald Conyngham-Jervis (Albert Finney), a retired Royal Air Force squadron leader, and Roy Southgate (Tom Courtenay), a former milkman, decide to live together to cope with their shared loneliness, despite their differing social backgrounds and personalities. Their unlikely friendship is tested by the arrival of the charming and enigmatic Liz Franks (Joanna Lumley), whose intentions raise suspicions. The film delves into themes of friendship, aging, loneliness, and social disparity, offering a poignant exploration of human relationships in later life. The cast also includes John Light, Joanna Scanlan, Priyanga Burford, and a young Rosamund Pike in her debut role.