Housewife, 49
Synopsis
Downtrodden wife and mother Nella's life takes an unexpected turn for the better after she joins the Women's Voluntary Service office in Barrow-in-Furness during the Second World War. However, her new-found happiness is shattered when her son Cliff leaves to join the troops - provoking a painful confrontation with her husband Will.
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Victoria Wood’s Housewife 49, iTV Drama! | Advert (2006)
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Top Cast
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Victoria Wood
Nella Last
David Threlfall
Will Last
Ben Crompton
Arthur Last
Christopher Harper
Cliff Last
Stephanie Cole
Mrs Waite
Marcia Warren
Mrs Lord
Sylvestra Le Touzel
Mrs Lynch
Lorraine Ashbourne
Dot
Jason Watkins
Dr Roger Brierley
Daisy Haggard
Jill
Wendy Nottingham
Miss Finch
Dorothy Atkinson
Mrs Mac
Sally Bankes
Mrs Whittaker
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gavin Millar
- Screenplay & Story
- Victoria Wood
- Original Score
- John Lunn
- Original Title
- Housewife, 49
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- ITV Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gavin Millar
Victoria Wood
John Lunn
Cinders Forshaw
Department Leadership Roster
Gavin Millar
Director
Victoria Wood
Writer
John Lunn
Original Music Composer
Cinders Forshaw
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Housewife, 49
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What is Housewife, 49 about?
Downtrodden wife and mother Nella's life takes an unexpected turn for the better after she joins the Women's Voluntary Service office in Barrow-in-Furness during the Second World War. However, her new-found happiness is shattered when her son Cliff leaves to join the troops - provoking a painful confrontation with her husband Will.
Who directed Housewife, 49?
Housewife, 49 was directed by Gavin Millar.
Who stars in Housewife, 49?
The principal cast of Housewife, 49 includes Victoria Wood, David Threlfall, Ben Crompton, Christopher Harper, Stephanie Cole.
When was Housewife, 49 released and how long is it?
Housewife, 49 was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Housewife, 49?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Housewife, 49 was composed by John Lunn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Housewife, 49?
Housewife, 49 holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).