Miss Pym's Day Out (1992)
In 1977, after a fourteen year dry spell, the novelist Barbara Pym was nominated for a Booker Award for her novel, Quartet in Autumn. This drama documentary biopic sees Patricia Routledge as Pym and follows the day of the prize presentation, as she observes people and reminisces about life and love.
Director: James Runcie
Genre: Drama, Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date: February 19, 1992
Cast
- Patricia Routledge - Barbara Pym
- Marcia Warren - Dora Caldicote
- John Bott - Bishop Grote
- Susan Wooldridge - Belinda
- Ian McNeice - Vicar of Finstock
- Ann Penfold - Allegra Gray
- Mary Wimbush - Mrs Bone
- Ann Windsor - Miss Lathbury
- Hugh Dickson - Dr Simpson
- Avril Elgar - Lady on Bus
Screenplay
Cinematography: Remi Adefarasin
Editing: Jeff Shaw
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights
Keywords
biography, semi-documentary
More Films by Director: James Runcie
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Miss Pym's Day Out about?
- In 1977, after a fourteen year dry spell, the novelist Barbara Pym was nominated for a Booker Award for her novel, Quartet in Autumn. This drama documentary biopic sees Patricia Routledge as Pym and follows the day of the prize presentation, as she observes people and reminisces about life and love.
- Who directed Miss Pym's Day Out?
- Miss Pym's Day Out was directed by James Runcie.
- Who stars in Miss Pym's Day Out?
- Miss Pym's Day Out stars Patricia Routledge, Marcia Warren, John Bott, Susan Wooldridge, Ian McNeice, Ann Penfold.
- How long is Miss Pym's Day Out?
- Miss Pym's Day Out has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is Miss Pym's Day Out?
- Miss Pym's Day Out is a Drama, Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was Miss Pym's Day Out produced?
- Miss Pym's Day Out was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Miss Pym's Day Out?
- The themes of Miss Pym's Day Out include: Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights.