Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads | S1E3: Soldiering On

Duration: 36'32''

Synopsis

Muriel's son Giles appears with papers for her to sign. It turns out she is quite a rich widow. But soon there's a liquidity problem, and Giles could be to blame. Starring Harriet Walter.

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