Although you didn’t see me in the film, where Patricia Routledge was on the top deck of the London Bus, I was the Conductor downstairs !. I worked at Shepherds Bush Garage in West London, and the bus was hired by the filmmakers, so we weren’t carrying any passengers. We drove up and down Holland Park Avenue between Shepherds Bush and Notting Hill Gate whilst the filming took place. Myself and the bus driver were introduced to Patricia Routledge at the beginning of the filming and she was so charming. I was a bit ‘starstuck’ and although there were no airs and graces on Patricia’s part, I was too shy to ask for her autograph !. It was an absolute pleasure to meet her, something I’ll never forget.

@genevievel5309

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this - what a fab experience - I'll bet you are kicking yourself for being too shy to ask for her autograph!

@idealjohn

4 жыл бұрын

Genevieve L Yes indeed I am, it’s something I have regretted all these years !. I guess I am just so lucky to have met this wonderful lady in person.

@sonalychoudary5738

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the lovely memory.

@onetime7408

3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful experience!

@bgh8904

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Watching this was like seeing a sepia photograph of my childhood, and knowing its just shadows now, few know this world, fewer still see it for its value

Patricia Routledge's portrayal of Barbara Pym is absolute perfection & deserves a Standing Ovation!. What a joy to watch.

@blmi5591

9 ай бұрын

really?

@user-lz6dm5lk9y

8 ай бұрын

Yes, really! @@blmi5591

Plays like this are no longer made how much we have lost in such a few years

@levimacdonald5188

4 жыл бұрын

I agree 💯 society know is TOO fast.. drama like this is not fashionable with today's people!!! Unless it's reality tat get your bum out on television etc

@patriciawalker372

3 жыл бұрын

6

@lorraineshaw1785

3 жыл бұрын

@@levimacdonald5188 s3

@itstuff4744

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevehansen3794 I entirely agree, it’s so nice to remember those good old days on TV. Now it’s only violence and speed in all the films we watch.

I love ordinariness. True life portrait. Pat R is really something else. Wonderful actor.

Patricia is a national treasure of the country of fans who love her.

@barbarawhittall2311

4 жыл бұрын

BobEckert56 she has fans across the pond too!

@helenlauer9545

3 жыл бұрын

a World Heritage living artefact. Some people - like places - represent their cultural identity so spectacularly that they are invaluable for everyone who know any English.

@Stiffd1

3 жыл бұрын

Born in Liverpool but she’s keeping up appearances!

@cathypaul5349

2 жыл бұрын

She sure does! I still watch Keeping Up Appearances.

@cruisepaige

2 жыл бұрын

We love her over here in the US as well. Is that priest Ian McNeice?

Is there anything Dame Patricia cannot do? The scene in which she kneels and prays brought me to tears. Bravo! The programme makes me want to know more about authoress Barbara Pym thanks to Patricia's sensitive portrayal. I have enjoyed the exceptionally talented Dame Patricia in everything I have ever seen her do.

@levimacdonald5188

2 жыл бұрын

💜 🙏 Yes Dame Patricia Routledge is Britain's greatest gift ..such a warmth about her 🌻💛

@davidpetercoppen8042

5 ай бұрын

Dame Patricia Routledge is excellent in every role she plays. It's been three years since you wrote your comment. I hope perhaps you've been reading Barbara Pym's novels. She created an entire world in her books that's very authentic and real. I'm in the USA where she became quite popular after she died. I discovered her books when I was at university 40 years ago and she's been my favorite writer ever since.

I was a British Council library assistant in Romania for a few years. Barbara Pym was the most in demand novelist.

Love Barbara Pym who writes about a world in which I was brought up. So well acted and directed

I have read all Barbara Pym's novels and have appreciated the gentle way the titles have been incorporated into this film. I love her sense of humour and fun. Too sad she died so young. I shall watch this again and will reread her novels.

@zharapatterson

3 жыл бұрын

Also try Elizabeth Taylor, the writer who died in 1975 not the well known actress who died in 2011.

@651LYS

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to have finally begun this film. I can’t believe I’ve read all but two of Barbara Pym’s novels, and I missed that this movie was ever made of her. And I only saw the author Elizabeth Taylor’s (again, not the actress) name as someone akin to Pym. My public library has some of her work, thankfully!

Brilliant Dame Patricia Routledge. She could read the telephone book And I would listen.

@shernandez2276

3 жыл бұрын

That is quite true. 😉

@jeankelly5859

3 жыл бұрын

Lol!!😂😂You got that right!!So would I!!

@edithcunningham5713

Ай бұрын

Good one!

The art of the character actor is that of a chameleon. She can be anyone convincingly. This show made me read Barbara Pym. If you haven’t you must.

I am so inexplicably drawn to this...my second time watching it in 24 hours..I can honestly say,hand on heart, that I'd never heard of Barbara Pym before this popping up in my suggestions on you tube...I live quite a solitary life and society grates against me.. I'd easily step into the world portrayed ....cant wait to start reading her novels but I have no idea where to start!🇦🇺🇬🇧😌

@patricias5122

Жыл бұрын

I would suggest Quartet in Autumn, her finest. A Glass of Blessings is one of my favorites, too.

@louise7552

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I just stumbled across this tonight and am dying to see more or read more. Just subscribed. Louise Australia 🇦🇺

@jennyjenny3531

Жыл бұрын

I would suggest NOT starting with Quartet in Autumn because, while it is fine writing for sure, it's very unlike her other novels- it's rather bleak/depressing in its atmosphere. He other novels are more up-beat and cheery affairs, also very astute in her observations, but not depressing

@jamescairns4051

Жыл бұрын

Some Tame Gazelle was my fave

@cassandraseven3478

Жыл бұрын

I heard of her when Quartet In Autumn was published to great reviews and learned she was one of the "most underrated writers of the 20th C." I've read it several times. Some would find it depressing I just find it very Pym. My favorite love stories are No Fond rEturn of Love and An Unsuitable Attachment.

I absolutely adore Dame Patricia Routledge. Such a well rounded talent, which I feel is often overlooked. Excellent comedic timing, dramatic actress as well as a beautiful voice. Thanks for sharing this !

@janhall1641

5 жыл бұрын

Agree. I feel she's overlooked too. Such a great actress.

@levimacdonald5188

5 жыл бұрын

@@janhall1641 she is the only was to make it is in the movies ..I no dame patrcia appered in to sir with love❤ in 1967 ..

@jahempress26

5 жыл бұрын

alistair skarsgård NO MORE NEEDED SAID 💯 %RIGHT

Dear Patricia. One of Britain's greatest and most versatile actress. Wonderful.

@antonymasters1355

6 жыл бұрын

and there's me sending you a link - but you already spotted it....

Dame Patricia Routledge...on the first day of this unknown quarantine period, on the day that the job I hoped to get is now delayed until whenever...this is a real gift! To watch something so beautiful and civilized in a time of madness. Thanks you tube and BBC.

Such a wonderful film to watch when life is so uncertain at the moment

@Daringtobemyself

4 жыл бұрын

Life is truly uncertain at the moment but I'm sure we will find these are the times to remember.

I have watched this twice, and it resonates with me everytime. A life well lived and a legacy well remembered. Something we can all aspire to.

i could watch Patricia routledge in anything one of the finest actress's ever thanks

@ericakilbournebroodie

7 жыл бұрын

Judith Birch I TOTALLY AGREE ❤❤❤❤

@janhall1641

5 жыл бұрын

Remember the soliloquies? Her inimitable facial expressions! And: "Thank you! You can leave the bottle!" Funny, funny woman!

@georgettewood8894

4 жыл бұрын

Agree.

@grainnegowen5758

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree and she is luminous in this

@Lot-4656

4 жыл бұрын

True.

What a treasure in this time of reality TV.

Patricia Routledge is spectacular in this as always. Although an American I used to live in this part of England as a child so this production brought back memories wonderful memories! The story was so profound thanks BBC and thanks for downloading this S Holms

I love Barbara Pym!!! I believe I am obsessed with her writing. I have read all her books at least 4 times, and continue to read them after breaks of reading other authors. There is something about her books that give me comfort any time of year.

I read " Miss Pym Supposes" years ago and never realized that she was a real person. So delighted by this post.

@michaelprobert4014

2 жыл бұрын

I had something similar. I had read "Miss Pym Deposes" by Josephine Tey which was a murder mystery, so I came to this expecting a dead body at any minute (my money was on the vicar). It was a surprise to get to the end with no foul play and then discover it was about a real person. I thoroughly enjoyed it all the same.

@edithcunningham5713

Ай бұрын

Barbara Pym's writings have been likened to Jane Austin's.

Thank you for offering this up for all to see. I am a little sad now. Miss Routledge was perfect, as usual.

A beautifully tender film. A tour de force by Ms Routledge.

Lovely thing to watch in these times of constant haste, very calm and relaxing film.

@levimacdonald5188

2 жыл бұрын

💜🌻💛 Yes i agree Tranquil Calm Dame Patricia Routledge Britain's greatest gift x

Delightful short play enhanced by staring Dame Patricia Routledge. Totally endorse previous glowing tributes.

it should be dull but its amazing , Patricia is an amazing actress and the play is well written, yes thank you , never seen this before

What a wonderfully imaginative love letter to Barbara Pym. I have been reading her books over and over for decades - scores, really. Even have the cookbook! Delightful to see well-known characters woven in and out of in this film. I am drawn to start one all over again this evening!

What a lovely film, very beautifully portrayed. Patricia Routledge was excellent.

Patricia Routledge, one of my most favorite actors. This is one no seen before but, here again she delivers for me!

A quiet contemplative film but quite enjoyable for its calm sedateness. Thank you for this presentation. Now I must reread Miss Pim's novels. The world needs calm now in the midst of 2020.

@anairenemartinez165

2 жыл бұрын

Pardon my ignorance, I did not know about this writer. I wrote one--I guess novel, bio but not really, sort of 98% fanrasy with a little true life eventualities. I haven't been able to write a word after. Oh, I also wrote a fanfic, rather very sucessful, people fans of the original tv program liked it a lot, some even said mine was better.

@henryottis295

2 жыл бұрын

2020 ?? You should see it in 2022 !

@michellemohr1433

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@EveEve5

Жыл бұрын

​@@henryottis295 2023

It has been many years since Ive read Barbara Pym so now I am going to start all over again. Patricia Routledge is a marvellous actress - would watch anything she does. Thank you so much for this one, it was fascinating. Cheers.

Fantastic film: Routledge is perfect in the role. I first came across Pam at uni and now have every one of her books. She wrote so well, and expressed such sensitivity about just being human, so many everyday details that often get forgotten, ignored, or glossed over.

@anairenemartinez165

2 жыл бұрын

This is a bio?

@cathypaul5349

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, of Barbara Pym the author. It also includes many characters from her books.

Excellence! I've never seen such natural acting before. The scenes with the actor playing "Henry" is unlike anything I've seen before - like peeking inside someone's window.

@pearlshifer1776

4 жыл бұрын

I think that was the real Henry, not an actor

I am so lucky to have stumbled upon this gem! I was not familiar with Barbara Pym, so it was wonderful to learn about her. As a fan of Keeping Up Appearances, I was so excited to see Patricia Routledge! What a wonderful actress! Thank you so much for uploading this. 💖

@blmi5591

9 ай бұрын

She is a wonderful actress- but here nothing for her to demonstrate hr great acting

@Adoptpets833

6 ай бұрын

Have you read Barbara Pym?​@@blmi5591

Who would have thought that a film would be made about Barbara Pym! I love her novels - her settings, characters and voice are unique, In the panel game of guessing the author, a paragraph would be enough to recognize Pym. What a fantastic film this was; in a quiet, understated way but shot with humour (much like Pym's style) it captured her world... and I can't imagine anyone better than Patricia Routledge to play Pym. Thank you so much for uploading this.

What a fabulous actress regardless of the part she plays

She has this quality of intimacy which is so engaging; she really understands her characters.👏💐

This is a beautifully made film. I recently discovered Barbara Pym and have now read all her books. She is an exceptional writer and especially her earlier books are filled with gentle humour and a deep understanding of human nature. She was a master of creating a singular world where all her characters operate and perhaps they are cosy worlds but often the truth is found in the trivialities of our daily lives.

How lovely to see Jilly Cooper. As a student circa 1970 , I'd never miss her pieces in the Sunday Times. She was a sparkling fresh media voice back then.

@vintagebrew1057

Жыл бұрын

Lovely lady. For years she always sent the bookshop staff (where she had many book signings) a card and chocolates. Always signed "To my dear friends"

Love Patricia Routledge. Listening to the words of Barbara Pym in this video, it makes me think about people that live alone & how everyone needs hugs...simplistic as it sounds. Thank you for sharing.

I found this film strangely affecting. It reminds me of the England that I grew up in, even though I was 30 when this film was made and my background was very working class. It reminded me of how much I liked the poetry of Philip Larkin. I haven't read Barbara Pym's writing, but I will now do so. And reread Philip Larkin.

Patricia is the best of British Actresses .I am amazed at her verseatility wonderful human being she has brought love and happiness to millions .love her dearly

@levimacdonald5188

2 жыл бұрын

💕👒👜👠👠💖🌟🌟 🌈🌹🌸🌻 DAME Patricia Routedge is-special ✨❇📺🎬🎥🎭💐

As a slovenian, when I think of England, I think of Patricia Routledge, maybe also because I like people who love english language so much.

@sedekiman

3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely comment. Thank you. The English Language is the greatest gift we have. From Professor Higgins My Fair Lady.

@sylviaroberts8103

3 жыл бұрын

gucagucaguca: Well, what a compliment you pay us all, and Patricia Routledge in particular. When you think of England in the future, please also think of the rest of our country because England is only a part of it - a big slice, granted, but still only a part. Thank you. 🇸🇮 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

I enjoyed this very much. I don't know why but I felt a calmness while watching it. Thank yo..

@levimacdonald5188

4 жыл бұрын

Me TOO ..that's because it's simple drama no SEX or violence.. this type of drama nobody watches it sadly NOWADAYS it's ALL reality tat .. get your bum out AND flash a boob AND your an household name..

@AmandaS18

4 жыл бұрын

Also felt a calmness while watching, great escape for today’s chaos. Rewatching!

@avalondreaming1433

4 жыл бұрын

@@AmandaS18 I've found myself turning to movies from the past in these very troubled times we are all facing.

@shirleysavitts9647

4 жыл бұрын

It is a learning time, listening to her calm thoughts running through. We could not write how we think , could we? So enjoyable and feeling how people can relate.

@amysands8925

3 жыл бұрын

@@levimacdonald5188 Yes beauiful no drama.

In memory of Ms Barbara Pym 🌹🌟💜 Rip dear LADY xx

She is such a fantastic actress i also love her as Hetty Wainhrop 💟

@levimacdonald5188

4 жыл бұрын

AND hyacinth💃👠👒👜 bucket it's bouquet 😁.. coffee IN ten Elizabeth.🍵

@shendaraalshedir1933

4 жыл бұрын

You are BOTH right-- she was 👌 FANTASTIC as Hyacinth (l have all 3 Hyacinth books as well!!😃) and she was GREAT as Hetty. I'd love to see her work with Dominic Monaghan again, maybe with Animals. This Lady is all class on & off screen. 🤗💖🌈🇨🇦

@levimacdonald5188

2 жыл бұрын

Yes SHE is DAME Patricia Routedge is the BEST of British but in hyacinth case it's thee BEST dear 😂👒👜👠👠💕

Pleasure to see this. Pym is my absolute favorite novelist; I read all her novels every few years, as I do Austen.

@harvissa

9 жыл бұрын

Leticia Austria I do as well!

@zharapatterson

3 жыл бұрын

Also try Elizabeth Taylor, the writer not the actress.

@leticiaaustria5976

3 жыл бұрын

@zhara patterson I have indeed read many of Elizabeth Taylor's novels and like them very much.

I wish her books would be adapted. She is my favorite writer. Thank you for posting.

Love Dame patricia Routledge very much❤❤❤ I class her in the same league as dame Judi Dench

Love their good natured tolerance combined with their deep interest in everyone. Both peeping through the window! Shamelessly eavesdropping! LOVE it!!

I have never seen anything more brilliant. This is amazing. I am in tears.

@levimacdonald5188

2 жыл бұрын

Blessings💕 Dame Patricia certainly can act that's for sure x

Endearingly enjoyable.

Having watched this I can understand why Philip Larkin thought so highly of her : they both looked Life square in the face free of false sentiment . Their detachment could appear rather cold hearted but it's their deep compassion which shines through all they wrote .

As a great admirer of Barbara Pym's novels, I was delighted to discover this small gem. It was a pleasure to see and hear characters from many of her novels.Who can forget Mrs Bone and her avian war? Sincere thanks,S Holmes.

@emilystockard8027

10 жыл бұрын

the dominion of the birds:) one of my favorite bits

@marichristian1072

10 жыл бұрын

Yes. Me too Emily. So glad there's another Pym admirer on Google+.

@emilystockard8027

10 жыл бұрын

Mari Christian absolutely. no one else can compare.

@marichristian1072

10 жыл бұрын

Emily, would you kindly add me to your circle.

@emilystockard8027

10 жыл бұрын

Mari Christian i would . . . but i don't have a circle :) not that i know of anyway . . .

This short film reminds me of the opening words of L.P. Hartley's The Go-between: "The past is another country; they do things differently there." I never imagined that my own country would fall into that category, yet here we are. Things were different back then. It was indeed another country.

@ra-wg8tb

9 ай бұрын

A foreign country

This has opened my eyes to Patricia Routledge, very good.

@levimacdonald5188

4 жыл бұрын

A very fine ACTRESS AND singer with comedic talent TOO! HAVE YOU seen dame Patricia in keeping up appearances AND hetty wainthropp.. marvelous television 💯❤

I love Barbara Pym and Patricia Routledge! A real treat!

there was something special about barbara pym. i think patricia routledge captures some of the essence of the lady. i love this. thank you.

@Usvaa

8 жыл бұрын

+John Eunson What do you think was special about her? She was an introvert, I think and I can relate to that. Anything else?

@johneunson

8 жыл бұрын

+gemstash pym had a gentle dignity. she took the reader by the hand and shows us a world of gentle spinster women and,often, church affairs. her last novel,; quartet in autumn', was booker nominated and quite different, a rewarding read.

@Neldidellavittoria

8 жыл бұрын

I hadn't heard about Barbara Pym until now and I have no inkling as to what she was like. But Patricia Routledge always gives a certain warmth to the characters she creates, whether drama or comedy. Wonderful actress!

@elenahelen8958

7 жыл бұрын

Yes< and what a delight to have stumbled on this film! I have read most of her novels...a long time ago now- and did not know about this film.

This was brilliant, a joy to watch, many thanks for posting

Wonderful biopic and so very Barbara Pym itself. What a bonus that Patricia Routledge plays the part of Miss Pym.

This is so lovely. Thank you very much.

She voiced thoughts that many of us have ..especially finding things to fill the time while waiting for The Day, enjoying and noting all around her as I do.It is uncanny she expressed herself exactly as I do myself. "I believe it is a dire sin to wait for each day to pass so I keep myself busy" ....Thank you for sharing this. So very well acted out by all.i looked up Paul Scott, Staying On. It is a hurting shame she did not have the luck or siding to win that one time. He went on to a much better novel re Day of the Scorpion.

@levimacdonald5188

2 жыл бұрын

sums up life really 💕 🌹🌻💛 Dame Patricia Routledge Britain's greatest gift x

Very good diction and clarity!

Routledge was a musical comedy star also. Check her out in The Pirates of Penzance. Great actress!

Just lovely! PR was, as always, wonderful! Love her, love Pym! Tysm S Holmes

@s.holmes4364

3 жыл бұрын

😊

8.45, Bishop's delight!! Loved it. Patricia Routledge is really skilled when it comes to monologues. I believe she used to be part of the cast in Coronation Street. Thank you.

@levimacdonald5188

4 жыл бұрын

1961 i THINK💛

I've never read Barbara Pym, I watched this because I've been watching Alan Bennett plays and monologues and this looked interesting. Tomorrow I'm going searching for a copy of one of her novels. I get the feeling that she writes in a comparable way to Jane Austin, she writes about what she knows and creates characters of humour that are real and neighbourhoods that are utterly believable. I can't wait to get reading. Thanks for uploading this and opening up a new author for me.

@zharapatterson

3 жыл бұрын

Also try Elizabeth Taylor, not the late violet eyed actress who died in 2011 but the excellent writer who died in 1975.

@zoefoster1873

2 жыл бұрын

@@zharapatterson Another largely forgotten but wonderful writer!! So many terrific low-key female writers of the 20th century. Do investigate the Persephone press if you can (google it) - they reprint all these female writers many of whom are barely remembered nowadays but who are without exception, evocative and marvellous. If you like Barbara Pym and Elizabeth Taylor, you are in for a treat!

@zharapatterson

2 жыл бұрын

@@zoefoster1873 Yes, I looked it up ,but I'll already heard of Persephone Press. Have you heard of Virago Press,? they are also located in the UK, they also publish forgotten woman authors, from the UK and the US. I hope you do some research on them. Persephone Press published A Biography of Elizabeth Taylor.

@zoefoster1873

2 жыл бұрын

@@zharapatterson Yes, I know Virago and like them too! I just love the covers and end papers of the Persephone books, they are so elegant. I hadn't heard of the biography of Elizabeth Taylor so will try to find a copy. Thank you for that!

Thank you for uploading this drama documentary. I knew the outline of Pym's later life, but this gave me more vivid picture of it.

Moved to tears by this - thank you for posting. Just finishing (for third time in last five years) "A Glass of Blessings." How Miss Pym is missed.

Real people, real stories, quite beautiful🎁🌷💖

Why would anyone dislike this? oh, humanity...

@levimacdonald5188

5 жыл бұрын

Because they do not appreciate fine acting in all its finest ie_dame Patricia Routledge💖

@luciatilyard2827

5 жыл бұрын

Well, because this isn't really what I got out of Barbara Pym. (only watched 10 minutes, so I'm probably pre-judging). The bit with the arrogant Bishop looks to me like a direct, updated nick from Jane Austin. (Was it Mr Collins?) Some must see a lot in common twixt Austen and Pym, my sis loved both, while I at the same time as she was finding Pym, I was discovering Anita Brookner, by whom I was far more impressed.

I had to pause watching this as my eyes were tearing up and I’m in my lunch break at work! Fantastic! Never seen this before. I’ve read a few Pym novels and enjoyed them ; ms Routledge is always a firm fave. Can’t wait to finish the rest of it tonight

Love Barbara Pym. Having the remarkable Patricia Routledge play her is a fine tribute.

First time seeing Ms. Patricia in a drama. Thanks!

“The aggressive women with shaggy hair who push their way through life who thrust their hard shopping baskets at defenseless men” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

A touching tribute, which reminded me of a quote from a collection of Larkin's letters, which summed up Pym's work perfectly - "A steady background of rueful yet courageous acceptance of things".

I love this and I love her novels.

Wonderful! I love Barbara Pym's novels, and just found out about this film. I wish I could get a copy to view on my TV, since my computer screen is small. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it very much, and it was a treat to see Barbara's sister Hilary as well as her literary executor Hazel Holt. And of course, Patricia Routledge's acting was superb. I also loved Susan Wooldridge's character. Actually, I believe she could have played a good younger Barbara Pym. And the other actors were fine, too. Thanks for posting.

I totally adore Patricia Shes just such a multi talented lady,Very funny sings beautifully too :-)

Wishing DAME Patricia Routledge a very HAPPY 91st BIRTHDAY 💛❤🌟👒👜👠🍰🍵.. February 2020💛❤💛❤💛⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐xxxxxxxxxxx happiness ALWAYS TO DAME Patricia-

What a treat! Thank you. I watched it first time. I subscribe🌼 so many wonderful actors, such a pleasure to see them all young and talented.

What a beautiful drama it reminded me in some ways of a book called The scent of water where the character was very similar to the main protagonist in this quietly understated on the other characters in the programme were equally brilliantly played but finally I don't feel one could not mention the indomitable Patricia Routledge fantastic actor and as one of the other commenters have stated chronically underrated also something I noticed which having watched Patricia Routledge for many years I think she has a very strong resemblance facially two Dame Joan Plowright fantastic programme and I enjoyed it immensely best wishes somebody who loves literature London😊😊

The dominion of the birds...that's why I eat as many of them as I can! looool

I really like this lady!! Everything she does, she does it with class!❤ Ahhhh, Mr Big Al!! Love the hair!!!✌

Brilliant! Thank you very much for the upload.

The woman in the restaurant , the bird hater . When she said , " I eat as many birds as I can", hahahahaha I thought I would piss myself laughing. I love Patricia .

A thoughtful piece and very well done.

I loved this, no idea why I have not seen or heard of it before. I love Barbara Pym's work, and I have read a lot of them. I can recognise some of her work in this programme, just delightful. It is criminal that her work was neglected for such a long time.

Thank you so much for this.

This was lovely to come across. Barbara Pym seems like an old, dear friend to me. I share her gentle amusement at the little absurdities of everyday life, though we live(d) in different times and places. She provides me with comfort, reassurance, and happiness almost every day. I have read all of her novels many times, several to the point that I can recite passages from memory. I think she's wonderful! I am glad to find other Pym fans here because I long for your company too. Isn't it fun to find the reference to another of her books as you read along?

How wonderful to find this as I am currently reading Hazel Holt's biography, A Private Eye, of Pym yet again. UNlike many commentators, I have only read one Pym novel, I am a biography fan, and I can relate to BP in so many ways. Interesting to see the real Henry Harvey (I resented him when I was younger because he had the nerve not to be in love with BP, LOL, now in my dotage I can see that her odd aloneness probably would always make a marriage and children unlikely.)

@carolinebarnes6832

5 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be nice if we could stop thinking of aloneness as odd? For some it is natural as it seems to have been in BP's case. Perhaps some of us can only achieve our uniqueness in a solitary state, just as for others it is exactly the opposite.

@QueenBee-gx4rp

5 жыл бұрын

Caroline Barnes Very well said. As an artist I find alone time so necessary to what I do; being alone does not have to mean being lonely.

Interesting to hear the Booker short list. All forgotten novels now, even the winner.

A must see❤❤A truly moving masterpiece both film & Dear Patricia Routledge as always perfectly executed ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I confess, although I am an avid reader, I never heard if Barbara Pym . However, I paused this video and logged onto my public library tomorrow her first book!

they should give the dramatists an award for this performance!

I just discovered Patricia Routledge last night here on youtube. *A Woman of No Importance* written by Alan Bennett of Beyond the Fringe. I tried watching Beyond the Fringe but I could not understand the dialog. Win some, lose some. I have read Pym's books for a long time. She is just so good.

So glad she got the recognition she deserved before she passed away. Amazing to think that her work was passed over so many times before “Quartet”.

The wonderful Barbara Pym. The casting was perfect.