The Secret Life of Sue Townsend (Aged 68 3/4) (2016)
Overview
A warm and witty celebration of Sue Townsend's life and writing, the story is told with the help of children from Sue's old school, her friends and family, as well as the comedy and literary stars she inspired - including Stephen Mangan, Ian Hislop, David Nicholls, Isy Suttie and Adrian Scarborough. Drawing on Sue Townsend's own archive of letters and notebooks, the film also features unseen photographs, footage and even her appointment diary, which includes poignant entries about her struggles with ill health, written in a humorous style instantly recognisable from her books.
Cast
Julie Walters
Narrator (voice)
Stephen Mangan
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Isy Suttie
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Adrian Scarborough
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Kiran Sonia Sawar
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Anjana Vasan
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Bhasker Patel
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Ian Hislop
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Jennie Bond
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