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Liz Smith - what members say

Bleak Moments review by A customer from Britain

Very English 26 August 2009
... hope. But yes it is a bit bleak. I did laugh a couple of times. And it has got Liz Smith in it. If you like Leigh's early stuff you should like it. ... Read customer review

I Didn't Know You Cared - The Complete Second Series review by from Devon

Pale ale, Candlewick and nagging 12 October 2006
...r comedies of the time. The only really enjoyable performance is the wonderful Liz Smith. ... Read customer review

A Private Function review by TopDollar from North Wales

A gem of a movie. 28 March 2007
...eat cast, Michael Palin as a Chiropodist, Maggie Smith as his refined wife, and Liz Smith as his mother-in-law who is completely out of it. The acquisition of a large pi... Read customer review

Liz Smith - filmography

Flick on DVD (2008)
Starring: Faye Dunaway, Hugh O'Conor, Mark Benton
Director: David Howard
Certificate:
Memphis cop Lieutenant McKenzie is called in to investigate a series of strange deaths and weird sightings in England following the resurrection of a murder victim from the 1950s (a local boy) who is brought back to life in modern times and tries to find his teenage sweetheart who is now aged 62 ..read more »

40% from 193 members

Lark Rise To Candleford - Series 1 - Blu-ray (4 discs) (2008)
Starring: Olivia Hallinan, Julia Sawalha, Claudie Blakley
Director: John Greening, Charles Palmer, Carolyn Bonnyman
Certificate:
This ten-part adaptation of Flora Thompson's classic novel tells the story of two Oxfordshire communities at the end of the 19th century. The birth of a new baby brings financial hardship to the Timmins household, obliging eldest daughter Laura (Olivia Hallinan) to leave her home in the quiet ..read more »

82% from 134 members

Lark Rise To Candleford - Series 1 (4 discs) on DVD (2008)
Starring: Olivia Hallinan, Julia Sawalha, Dawn French
Director: Charles Palmer, John Greening, Carolyn Bonnyman
Certificate:
This ten-part adaptation of Flora Thompson's classic novel tells the story of two Oxfordshire communities at the end of the 19th century. The birth of a new baby brings financial hardship to the Timmins household, obliging eldest daughter Laura (Olivia Hallinan) to leave her home in the quiet ..read more »

83% from 1,553 member

The Royle Family - The Queen Of Sheba on DVD (2006)
Starring: Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, Sue Johnston
Director: Mark Mylod
Certificate:
In Wythenshawe, Manchester, life goes on as always in the familiar surroundings of the Royle's sitting room. Years after we were first introduced to the much-loved family, however, there have been some noticeable changes. This one-off episode of the celebrated British sitcom reveals all...

78% from 1,710 member

Wallace And Gromit - The Curse Of The We... on DVD (2005)
Starring: Peter Sallis, Helena Bonham-Carter, Nicholas Smith
Director: Nick Park, Steve Box
Certificate:
Eccentric, cheese-loving English inventor Wallace (voiced by Peter Sallis) and his trusted silent canine companion, Gromit, have a thriving business in their garden-destroying varmint-elimination service, named Anti-Pesto. Together they prepare for the upcoming Giant Vegetable Growing contest. ..read more »

72% from 80,929 members

The Royle Family - The Complete Series 3 on DVD (2000)
Starring: Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, Sue Johnston
Director: Caroline Aherne
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The third series of THE ROYLE FAMILY presents more unflinching and funny glimpses into the lives of working class families. This collection includes six episodes and the Christmas special.

76% from 2,502 members

Tom's Midnight Garden on DVD (1999)
Starring: Nigel Le Vaillant, Greta Scacchi, James Wilby
Director: Willard Carroll
Certificate:
While staying with his aunt and uncle, young Tom Long (Anthony Way) discovers he can enter a magical garden when the grandfather clock strikes midnight. Tom is joined by a girl named Hatty (Florence Hoath) on his adventures in the garden. The film also stars Greta Scacchi, James Wilby, and Joan ..read more »

66% from 760 members

The Royle Family - The Complete Series 2 on DVD (1999)
Starring: Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, Sue Johnston
Director: Steve Bendelack
Certificate:
The Royle family is back in another bitingly funny series. This DVD release even includes a Christmas special.

76% from 2,639 members

The Royle Family - The Complete Series 1 on DVD (1998)
Starring: Caroline Aherne, Geoffrey Hughes, Craig Cash
Director: Mark Mylod
Certificate:
THE ROYLE FAMILY presents a bleak, funny, and surprisingly realistic look at working class families. Well written and acted, this first series features the British sitcom at its finest.

77% from 2,960 members

The Royle Family - The Very Best Of The ... on DVD (1998)
Starring: Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, Sue Johnston
Director: Caroline Aherne, Mark Mylod, Steve Benedelack
Certificate:
This disc contains six of the best episodes, including both Christmas specials from this much loved sitcom which follows the Royle family as they ponder life's rich tapestry from the comfort of the armchairs.

72% from 1,253 member

Canterbury Tales on DVD (1998)
Starring: Sean Bean, Robert Lindsay, Richard Griffiths
Director: Renat Zinnurov, Ashley Potter, Joanna Quinn
Certificate:
Animated adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer's classic collection. Features ten tales, including: 'The Squire's Tale', 'The Miller's Tale', 'The Knight's Tale', 'The Wife Of Bath's Tale', 'The Merchant's Tale' and 'The Franklin's Tale'.

51% from 178 members

A Private Function on DVD (1984)
Starring: Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott
Director: Malcolm Mowbray
Certificate:
A British couple's attempts to circumvent local food-rationing regulations trigger a chaotic series of events in this satirical comedy set in post-World War II England. The couple's scheme centers on a massive hog which has been illegally raised by a local farmer. Seeing a chance to capitalize on ..read more »

69% from 1,533 member

Sir Henry At Rawlinson End on DVD (1980)
Starring: Trevor Howard, Patrick Magee, Denise Coffey
Director: Steve Roberts
Certificate:
An amusing story created by Vivian Stanshall which was successful on radio, stage and record. The film follows the antics of two brothers; one a drunk, the other a ghost. Soundtrack features music from Steve Winwood.

62% from 440 members

Nicholas Nickleby (2 discs) on DVD (1977)
Starring: Nigel Havers, Freddie Jones, Liz Smith
Certificate:
An adaptation of one of Charles Dickens' best-loved stories. Nicholas Nickleby becomes the head of his family after the untimely death of his father and discovers that due to his father's bad investments the family has been left with no money. Nicholas has to turn to his wealthy uncle for ..read more »

52% from 106 members

I Didn't Know You Cared - The Complete S... on DVD (1976)
Starring: Robin Bailey, John Comer, Liz Smith
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From the books of Peter Tinniswood comes one of television's greatest comedy families, The Brandons. There's miserable pessimist Uncle Mort, his sharp-tongued sister Annie who is constantly arguing with husband Les, their laid-back son Carter and his not so laid-back wife Pat, and finally old Uncle ..read more »

64% from 270 members

Village Hall - Series 1 - Complete (1974)
Starring: Liz Smith, Patrick Troughton, Lesley Manville
Director: June Howson, Quentin Lawrence, Alan Grint
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Featuring outstanding scripts from celebrated playwright Jack Rosenthal, BAFTA Award nominees Willis Hall and Peter Ransley, Donald Churchill and Randall and Hopkirk star Kenneth Cope, each episode in this Granada anthology series features a story centred on the events taking place in a typical ..read more »

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Bleak Moments on DVD (1971)
Starring: Anne Raitt, Sarah Stephenson, Eric Allan
Director: Mike Leigh
Certificate:
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Moments from the uncompromisingly bleak existence of a secretary, her retarded sister, aloof and uneasy teacher boyfriend...

58% from 576 members

Mike Leigh At The BBC - Hard Labour / Th... on DVD
Starring: Timothy Spall, Eric Richard, Brid Brennan
Director: Mike Leigh
Certificate:
Hard Labour: Mike Leigh's first TV drama for the BBC in 1973. Shot entirely on location in Leigh's native Salford, Hard Labour depicts the grinding daily routine of stoical domestic cleaner Mrs Thornley and her cantankerous family. The Permissive Society: The title is ironic - a popular expression ..read more »

72% from 339 members

I Didn't Know You Cared - The Complete F... on DVD
Starring: Liz Smith, Robin Bailey, John Comer
Director: Bernard Thompson
Certificate:
Contains all the seven episodes from the fourth series of the Peter Tinniswood penned television sitcom that features the dysfunctional Brandon family.

69% from 137 members

I Didn't Know You Cared - The Complete F... on DVD
Starring: Liz Smith, John Comer, Stephen Rea
Director: Bernard Thompson
Certificate:
The complete episodes from the first series of the television sitcom, which features the dysfunctional Brandon family.

68% from 439 members

I Didn't Know You Cared - The Complete T... on DVD
Starring: John Comer, Liz Smith, Robin Bailey
Director: Bernard Thompson
Certificate:
Contains all the seven episodes from the third series of the Peter Tinniswood penned television sitcom that features the dysfunctional Brandon family.

68% from 155 members

Lynda La Plante - Trial And Retribution ... (4 discs) on DVD
Starring: David Hayman, Kate Buffery, Victoria Smurfit
Director: Aisling Walsh, Ferdinand Fairfax, Charles Bees
Certificate:
Follows Detective Chief Superintendent Mike Walker and his continuing fight for justice. Features four feature-length stories.

78% from 604 members

Liz Smith facts

5 most recent films

Flick - 2.0 stars
Lark Rise To Candleford - Series 1 - Blu-ray - 4.0 stars
Lark Rise To Candleford - Series 1 - 4.0 stars
The Royle Family - The Queen Of Sheba - 4.0 stars
Wallace And Gromit - The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit - 3.5 stars

5 highest-rated films

Lark Rise To Candleford - Series 1 - 4.0 stars
Lark Rise To Candleford - Series 1 - Blu-ray - 4.0 stars
The Royle Family - The Queen Of Sheba - 4.0 stars
Lynda La Plante - Trial And Retribution Volumes 5-8 - 4.0 stars
The Royle Family - The Complete Series 1 - 4.0 stars

5 lowest-rated films

Village Hall - Series 1 - Complete - 3 stars
Flick - 2.0 stars
Canterbury Tales - 2.5 stars
Nicholas Nickleby - 2.5 stars
Bleak Moments - 3.0 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Linda Bassett - 10 times - show films
Dawn French - 10 times - show films
Julia Sawalha - 10 times - show films
Olivia Hallinan - 10 times - show films
Claudie Blakley - 10 times - show films

Most frequent directors

John Greening - 10 times - show films
Carolyn Bonnyman - 10 times - show films
Charles Palmer - 10 times - show films
Charles Bees - 5 times - show films
Ferdinand Fairfax - 5 times - show films