Animation, Drama, War, History
This hand drawn animated film, based on the award winning graphic novel by Raymond Briggs, is an intimate and affectionate depiction of the life and times of his parents, two ordinary Londoners living through extraordinary events.
Cast
Jim BroadbentErnest Briggs (voice)
Brenda BlethynEthel Briggs (voice)
Luke TreadawayRaymond Briggs (voice)
Roger AllamMiddle Aged Doctor (voice)
Virginia McKennaLady of the House (voice)
Peter WightDetective Sergeant Burnley (voice)
Pam FerrisMrs Bennett / Aunty Betty (voice)
Simon DayAlf (voice)
Raymond BriggsRaymond Briggs (voice)
June BrownErnest's Step Mother (voice)
Harry CollettYoung Raymond (voice)GGillian HannaMidwife / Aunty Flo (voice)
Alex JordanBest Man / Fireman / Train Guard / Doctor (voice)
Duncan WisbeyWedding Photographer / Radio Announcer / BBC Newsreader / Newspaper Seller / Tailor / Arthur (voice)MMacready MasseyTeenage Raymond (voice)
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