Housewife 49 (DVD) Reviews
Description:Genre: Drama / Theatrical Release: 2006 / Director: Gavin Millar / Actors: Victoria Wood, David Threlfall ... / DVD ... more
Housewife 49 (DVD) ... released 19 February, 2007 at ITV DVD / Features of the DVD: PAL / In a true story based on her Mass Observation diary, housewife Nella Last is trapped in a difficult marriage and dreads her beloved son leaving to fight in the Second World War. She draws strength from the diary, writing down all the things she cannot say to her controlling husband (David Threlfall - Shameless; Patriot Games). Meanwhile the support and companionship she finds at the Women's Voluntary Service, in particular from the formidable Mrs Waite (Stephanie Cole - Tenko; Doc Marten) bring her joy and liberation during the difficult years of the war.
Newest Review: ... the home front and all its intricacies. This film sensitively portrays Nella Lasts life. The DVD was released in May ... more
... 2007.
Cast;
Victoria Wood- Nella Last
David Threlfall- Will Last(Daddy)
Christopher Harper-Cliff
Ben Crompton- Arthur
Lorraine Ashbourne-Dot
Sally Bankes-Mrs Whittaker
Stephanie Cole- Mrs Waide
Marcia Warren-Mrs Lord
Sylvestra Le Touzel-Mrs Lynch
Wendy Nottingham-Miss Finch
Jane Lowe-Mrs Higham
Dorothy Atkinson-Mrs. MacGregor
Sian Brooke-Evelyn Edwards
Laura Power-Madeleine Whittaker
Jason Watkins-Dr. Roger Brierley
Director: Gavin Miller
Producer: Piers Wenger
Executive producers: Michele Buck, Damien Timmer and Victoria W...more
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Customer Housewife 49 (DVD) Reviews (1)
by - written on 27/02/12 (Useful, 15 readings)
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Housewife, 49 is based on accounts taken from the wartime diary of Nella Last. With an outstanding performance from Victoria Wood who is notable in my opinion for her comical genius. Among her achievements is Dinner ladies, a comic take on life as a factory dinner lady. Written and starred in by Victoria wood, I think she has out done herself on both fronts. In my opinion she has successfully achieved a brilliant account of home front life during world war two. Nella was married to Will Last referred to as "Daddy" during the film played by David Threlfall; Nella also had two grown boys, Arthur and cliff played by Ben Crompton and Christopher ... Read the complete review
