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Intervening in a violent street brawl leaves Fran Pye, a widow in her sixties, seriously injured.

Released from hospital and suffering from amnesia she does not recognise her family but soon realises their concern is not for her welfare but her wealth. On returning home to the London house her grasping family regard as a goldmine, Fran is haunted by flashbacks and disturbed by the presence of Jake, a young man who lives on a canal boat at the bottom of the garden. Her decision to sell the house and give the money to loyal housekeeper Ivy causes a family crisis.

<br/>Adapted from a novel by Nina Bawden, this subtle and satisfying drama is sympathetically adapted and features a well-chosen cast.

   

Intervening in a violent street brawl leaves Fran Pye, a widow in her sixties, seriously injured. Released from hospital and suffering from amnesia she does not recognise her family but soon realises their concern is not for her welfare but her wealth. On returning home to the London house her grasping family regard as a goldmine, Fran is haunted by flashbacks and disturbed by the presence of Jake, a young man who lives on a canal boat at the bottom of the garden. Her decision to sell the house and give the money to loyal housekeeper Ivy causes a family crisis.

Adapted from a novel by Nina Bawden, this subtle and satisfying drama is sympathetically adapted and features a well-chosen cast.

Programme Information

  • Genre: Drama

  • Subgenre: Series

  • Producers: WHISTLING GYPSY PRODS LTD

  • Broadcaster: n/a

  • Duration: 4 x 60'

  • Tags: Drama Series

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