Miss Pym's Day Out
Synopsis
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.
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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
Norman Bird
Man on Bus
David King
Larkin Readings (Voice)
Jilly Cooper
Self
Henry Harvey
Self
Hazel Holt
Self
Penelope Lively
Self
Tom Maschler
Self
Hilary Pym
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Runcie
- Screenplay & Story
- James Runcie
- Original Title
- Miss Pym's Day Out
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Runcie
James Runcie
Remi Adefarasin, John Howarth
Jeff Shaw
Roger Thompson, James Runcie, Nigel Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Shaw
Editor
James Runcie
Director
James Runcie
Producer
Remi Adefarasin
Director of Photography
Francesca Boyd
Production Design
James Runcie
Writer
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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?
The principal cast of Miss Pym's Day Out includes Patricia Routledge, Marcia Warren, John Bott, Susan Wooldridge, Ian McNeice.
When was Miss Pym's Day Out released and how long is it?
Miss Pym's Day Out was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 47m.