BBC One - The Lady in the Van (original) (raw)
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The true story of Miss Shepherd, an eccentric woman of uncertain origins, who 'temporarily' parked her broken-down van in writer Alan Bennett's London driveway for 15 years.
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1970s Camden Town. Writer Alan Bennett's neighbours include the outspoken and unconventional Miss Shepherd, proudly residing in a van parked on the street. Offering space on his front drive for her vehicle begins a bizarre arrangement that he feels guilty about later exploiting in print. Acclaimed comedy drama from BBC Films based on actual events.
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BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony no.9 in D minor, op.125
Frédéric Chopin
Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Minor, Op.11: III. Rondo - Vivace
Performer: Clare Hammond. Orchestra: BBC Concert Orchestra.
George Fenton
Moving In
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra.
George Fenton
The New Van
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra.
George Fenton
Alive and Well
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra.
George Fenton
Re-Parking
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra.
George Fenton
Walk Through The Cemetery
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra.
George Fenton
Miss Shepherd's Waltz
George Fenton
The Neighbours
George Fenton
Special Paint
George Fenton
Two Women - Tango
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra.
Frédéric Chopin
Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Minor, Op.11: III. Rondo - Vivace
Performer: Clare Hammond. Orchestra: BBC Concert Orchestra.
George Fenton
In Care
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra.
George Fenton
Broadstairs
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra.
Franz Schubert
Impromptu in G Flat Major, Op. 90, No. 3
Performer: Hannah Watson.
George Fenton
Freewheeling
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra.
George Fenton
The Day Centre
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra.
George Fenton
A Sepulchre
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra.
George Fenton
Collision and Confession
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra.
George Fenton
Remembering Miss Shepherd
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra.
George Fenton
The Ascension (Miss Shepherd's Waltz)
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: George Fenton.
Triplet Twins
Pretty Please
Hermann Langschwert & Wolfgang Killian
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Miss Shepherd | Maggie Smith |
| Alan Bennett | Alex Jennings |
| Mam | Gwen Taylor |
| Underwood | Jim Broadbent |
| Ursula Vaughan Williams | Frances de la Tour |
| Miss Briscoe | Cecilia Noble |
| Rufus | Roger Allam |
| Pauline | Deborah Findlay |
| Mr Fairchild | David Calder |
| Giles Perry | Nicholas Burns |
| Lois | Claire Foy |
| Priest | Dermot Crowley |
| Lady Wiggin | Selina Cadell |
| Theatre Actor | Dominic Cooper |
| Market Trader | James Corden |
| Man with Earring | Russell Tovey |
| Doctor | Stephen Campbell Moore |
| Man in Confessional | Clive Merrison |
| Director | Nicholas Hytner |
| Writer | Alan Bennett |
Broadcasts
BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
BBC One except Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & Wales HD
BBC One Scotland, Wales HD, Wales & Scotland HD only
BBC One except HD, Wales & Wales HD
BBC One except HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
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